Grandmother'S Bread And Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
6 to 7 c. flour, sifted
2 Tbsp. butter, softened

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
Add sugar; stir and set aside.
Dissolve shortening in boiling water in a large mixing bowl.
Add cold water and eggs.
Blend in salt and sugar and add yeast to this mixture.
Beat in 3 cups of flour until mixture is smooth.
Gradually add enough flour to make a soft, workable dough.