Grandma Green's Rolls

Dissolve:

4 ½ tsp yeast

2 Tbs. sugar

½ c. warm water

(Let sit for about 10 min)

Cream together:

½ c. shortening

½ c. sugar

Add 2 eggs (one at a time)

Then add 1 c. hot water and yeast mixture to sugar/shortening mixture.

Add:

2 tsp salt

4 ½ c. flour

Mix well.

Put dough in a clean greased bowl and let stand 1 hour.

Punch down and cover and set in fridge overnight (or for a few hours).

Roll out and cut with a round object (I use a cup) about 1/3 inch thick (they are not as good if you make them really thin). Dip half in butter and fold over. Place on cookie sheet. Line up rolls so they are not quite touching. Brush top of rolls with melted butter. Allow to raise for 2 – 2 ½ hours. (They raise about double their size)

Bake at 375 for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. (Allow a few minutes to cool, but then take then off the pan or the bottom gets soggy)

Makes approx. 4 dozen