My Nana'S Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup hot water (110-115 degrees)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups hot water (110-115 degrees)
7 cups bread flour

Preparation

dissolve yeast sugar and 1/2 cup water in small cup or bowl. let stand for 15 minutes
cream shortening and sugar add salt and egg.
add yeast mixture and 2 cups hot water.
gradually add flour. once all incorporated knead on lightly floured surface for 10 minutes. let rise in warm place for 1 hour 30 minutes.
punch down and form into rolls (I use 2 old roasting size pans) 4 rolls across 6 down.
cover and let rise for 1 hour.
bake for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees.