1 cup boiling water 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 packages dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 2 eggs, beaten 6 cups unsifted flour Pour boiling water over shortening, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until shortening is melted. Let cool. Sprinkle yeast into lukewarm water; stir until dissolved, stir in eggs. Add flour to shortening mixture. Add egg and yeast mixture and blend well. Cover and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. Roll out dough on floured surface. Make desired shape of rolls (cloverleaf, split-top, etc. Place in greased muffin pan or on greased cookie sheet. Let rise in warm place for 2-1/2 to 4 hours, until about doubled. Bake in 425 deg. preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen rolls. |