Buttermilk Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
1 egg
1/4 c. shortening
6 1/2 to 7 c. flour
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Heat buttermilk until it separates and is warm.
Combine sugar and salt with buttermilk in large mixing bowl.
Dissolve yeast in mixture; stir in egg.
Add shortening; add half the flour, stirring well.
Add remaining flour gradually, stirring until dough leaves side of bowl.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover with damp cloth and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Punch dough down; shape into rolls.
Place on sheet.
Let rise in warm place.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.