Lavina's Amish Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 12 cup lukewarm water(480g)
• 22 tablespoon yeast(18g)
• 31 tablespoon salt(18g)
• 42 tablespoon lard, softened(28g)
• 53 tablespoon honey (or sugar)(63g)
• 65 cup all-purpose flour(625g)
• 72 tablespoon butter(28g)
• 80.5 teaspoon salt (for sprinkling)(3g)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, yeast, salt, softened lard, and honey (or sugar). Mix well.
2. 2Add 3 cups of flour and beat hard until the dough is rather elastic.
3. 3Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, kneading with your hands or a machine until the dough is firm and elastic.
4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place (75-85°F) for 30 minutes.
5. 5Knead the dough lightly, then return to the bowl and let rise for another 30 minutes.
6. 6Shape the dough into dinner rolls of your preferred size and place them on a baking sheet.
7. 7Let the rolls rise until almost doubled in size.
8. 8Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt.
9. 9Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.