3/4 C shortening (I use Crisco)
1 C scalded milk (2 minutes in the microwave)
2 beaten eggs
3/4 C sugar
2 tsp salt
1 C cold water
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 C warm water
7 1/2 C flour (approx)
Directions
1. Combine shortening and scalded milk
2. In another small bowl, combine eggs, sugar and salt; beat in cold water
3. Soften yeast in warm water
4. Mix all of the above together and add flour
5. Knead dough until smooth and elastic and return to greased bowl; cover.
6. Leave in refrigerator until needed. When ready to use, roll out dough and shape into rolls. Let rise at least 1 hour. Bake @400*
For cinnamon rolls:
1. Roll out dough approx 3/4 inch thick and spread softened butter on dough. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans.
2. Roll into log and slice rolls approx 3/4 inch thick.
3. In bottom of pan, melt butter and add more brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans.
4. Let rise and then bake.
