1 pkg. Dry yeast
1 large egg, beaten
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup shortening
2 cups water
5 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
Heat ½ cup water, sugar, salt and shortening; let cool. Put yeast in ½ cup warm water; let dissolve. Mix. Put 1 cup water in bowl. Add shortening mixture. Add yeast and egg. Add flour and mix. Put in refrigerator. Take out the amount you need and let rise 1 to 2 hours before baking. Bake at 350 degrees.
These are the homeade rolls Mama-T used to make that were so good.