Refrigerator Rolls

Author Unknown
Makes: 4 dozen

Ingredients

2¼-ounce packages dry yeast
2 cups water
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6½ cups flour, divided
1 egg
½ cup solid shortening

Cooking Method

Dissolve yeast in water

1. Add sugar, salt and ½ cup flour to yeast. 

2. Beat 2 minutes. 

3. Add egg and shortening. 

4. Gradually add remaining flour until smooth. 

5. Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight. 

6. Pat down occasionally. 

Take out 2 hours before baking

1. Make into desired shape. 

2. Place in greased pan and let rise for 1½ hours. 

3. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.