Icebox Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
2 eggs
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
6 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in one cup of lukewarm water.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar and let stand until foamy.
Beat eggs.
Add to the yeast mixture.
Then add shortening, melted and cooled.
Combine, then add 1 cup hot water, salt and sugar.
Stir in 6 cups flour.
Grease the top and cover with a tea towel.
Chill overnight.
Knead, adding small amount of flour, to make an elastic dough.
Shape into rolls and place on a greased sheet.
Let rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 12 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.