Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
5 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Soften yeast in warm water, scald milk, add sugar, salt and shortening.
Beat in 2 cups flour.
Add softened yeast and egg. Mix well, then add remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on floured board and knead until dough
is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased crock, cover and let rise in warm place until doubled.
Punch down, shape into rolls and let rise to double. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen rolls.