Yeast Breads - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cake compressed yeast or 1 pkg. dry yeast
2 eggs
2/3 c. soft shortening
1 c. lukewarm potatoes
7 to 7 1/2 c. sifted plain flour

Preparation

Mix together 1 1/2 cups water, sugar and salt.
Crumble yeast into mixture; stir until dissolved.
Add 2 eggs and shortening. Mix first with spoon, then by hand the potatoes and flour.
Knead until smooth.
Place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
Remove; shape dough into desired rolls, coffee cake, etc.
Cover; let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until light.
Bake according to directions for each type roll or pastry.
Bake rolls at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.