Icebox Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 well beaten egg
2 c. lukewarm water
4 to 6 c. flour

Preparation

Mix yeast, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand 1/2 hour.
Mix shortening and remaining sugar together.
Add salt and egg; mix well.
Add 2 cups lukewarm water and yeast mixture. Stiffen with flour and knead.
Let rise.
Shape into rolls.
Can be kept in refrigerator for 2 weeks.