Yeast Rolls

1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 TBS yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup lukewarm water
3 eggs
1/2 tsp salt

Combine water and yeast and set aside. In large mixing bowl whip together sugar and shortening. Add 1 cup water, eggs, and salt. Add yeast mixture. Add 5-6 cups flour.

Pour dough onto lightly floured service and kneed for 6-8 minutes or until the dough is stiff and stretchy. Form in ball. Put into bowl and let raise until double in size (usually 1 hour). Punch down dough and divide. Roll out dough and usually a large circle cookie cutter cut out rolls. Dipped circle in butter and fold in half, pinching at fold to prevent opening. Let rolls raise 15 minutes more. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes. Makes 24 rolls.