Mom'S Foundation Sweet Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cakes yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk
6 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 beaten eggs
7 c. bread flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and the 1 tablespoon sugar in the lukewarm water.
Scald milk.
Let cool.
Add shortening, sugar and salt. When lukewarm, add 2 cups of the flour to this mixture.
Now add yeast and beaten eggs; beat well.
Add remaining flour, enough to make stiff dough.
Knead lightly and place in greased bowl.
Cover and set in warm place for about 2 hours or until almost doubled. Work out dough for dinner rolls or roll out for cinnamon rolls.