Refrigerator Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
2 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
6 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. softened butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl.
Blend in sugar, shortening and salt.
Beat egg with fork; add to mixture.
Add 1/2 the flour; beat 150 strokes with wooden spoon.
Add remaining flour; beat 150 strokes or until blended.
Grease large bowl.
Put dough in bowl; lightly grease with some of the butter.
Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
Punch dough down and turn in bowl.
Lightly grease top with butter. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
(May be kept several days in fridge.
Keep top greased and bowl tightly covered.
Use as needed.)