Icebox Rolls * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
6 to 8 c. flour
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm water.
Add 1/2 cup sugar and shortening to milk; stir until shortening melts. Cool.
Add yeast mixture and enough flour to make a thick batter; add egg and beat.
Let rise until double.
Add remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until cold.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut, dip in melted butter and fold over.
Place on greased pan and let rise 1 1/2 hours (cover while rising). Remaining dough may be stored in a greased, covered bowl in refrigerator.
Bake at 400\u00b0 about 15 minutes or until brown.