Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (16 oz.) cakes compressed yeast
2 C. lukewarm water, divided
3/4 C. Lard
3/4 C. granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
10 C. all purpose flour
2 C. lukewarm milk

Preparation

Soften yeast in 1/2 C. lukewarm water.
Blend lard with sugar, salt, and flour.
Add lukewarm milk and remaining water. Add softened yeast.
Mix until dough is smooth and satiny.
Let rise for 1 hour.
Form into rolls. Place rolls in pan; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
Yield 4 1/2 dozen rolls.