Homemade Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lukewarm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 heaping Tbsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. warm water
enough flour to thicken (about 4 1/2 to 5 c.)

Preparation

Mix the first 3 ingredients; let stand 5 minutes.
Be sure water is not hot.
Add remaining ingredients.
Let set until it rises (double in size).
Pour onto floured board; knead about 8 minutes.
This can be put in refrigerator and covered.
You may use small amounts at a time.