Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. hot water
1 c. warm water
6 c. plain flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 pkg. dry yeast
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together the shortening and sugar.
Add cup of hot water; set aside.
Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in the warm water; add to the creamed mixture when cooled.
Add the eggs and the flour, mixing well with bread hook on mixer or big spoon. The dough will look elastic and smooth.
Scrape sides of bowl. Cover with Saran Wrap, then cover with a dish towel.
Let rise until double in bulk.
Push your finger in it; if it comes out clean, stir with a spoon.
Refrigerate until ready to make out into bread of choice (loaf, Parker House rolls, etc.).
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 minutes, or until brown.
Makes 4 to 6 dozen rolls.