Never Fail Hot Rolls

2 Cakes or Packages of Yeast

2 Cups Lukewarm Water

½ Cup Shortening

½ Cup Sugar

2 teaspoons Salt

2 Eggs

6½ Cups Flour (enough to make easy to handle)

① Soften yeast in water, add sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour.

② Beat by hand or with electric mixer until smooth. Add shortening and eggs and beat well again.

③ If using mixer, beat in another cup of flour, then stir in remaining flour or enough to make an easy-to-handle dough.

④ Knead well and place in greased bowl. Cover and set in warm place to rise until more than doubled in size. (2 hours or longer)

⑤ Shape into rolls and place on well-greased pan. Cover and let rise until light or about 20-30 minutes.

⑥ Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.

Makes 2½ to 3 dozen rolls

Dough can be used to make cinnamon rolls