Fluffy Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
2 cakes yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
7 1/2 to 8 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream and blend together shortening and sugar, then add one cup boiling water and let cool.
Then add eggs.
Dissolve yeast into 1 cup lukewarm water and add to mixture.
Sift together flour and salt.
Add 4 cups to the mixture and blend thoroughly until the dough is smooth.
Gradually add the balance of the flour. Place dough in a greased bowl.
Brush with two tablespoons of melted butter.
Cover tightly.
Place in refrigerator; use as needed.
When made into rolls, let dough rise for about 2 hours before baking.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.