Perfected Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1 c. vegetable shortening (Crisco)
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 c. sugar
9 to 9 1/2 c. flour (plain or all-purpose)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
In large mixing bowl with dough hook, beat together shortening, 2 cups water, salt, sugar and 6 cups of flour until not so lumpy.
Add yeast, water and beat in 3 to 3 1/2 more cups of flour.
Mix well.
Cover dough with damp cloth and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Turn out on floured board and roll about 1/2 inch thick. Cut or shape as desired.
Melted margarine may be put on the rolls.
Let rise second time for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.