Great Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. RapidRise yeast
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg, well beaten
2 1/4 c. sifted plain flour
1 c. warm water

Preparation

Melt shortening and add 1 cup warm water.
Cool to touch.
In a large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients including the yeast.
Add cooled liquid and beaten egg to mixture.
Mix well. Add more flour, if necessary, until you have a good working consistency.
Cover bowl; let rest 10 minutes.
Knead for 1 minute.
Roll dough out to desired thickness.
Cut and place on greased cookie sheet.
Cover; let rise until double in size.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes; increase to 425\u00b0 and bake for 10 minutes. Yields 3 1/2 dozen.