Batter Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Pour water into a large mixing bowl, add yeast.
2. 2
   Let stand a few minutes, then stir to dissolve.
3. 3
   Add half the flour, sugar, salt, soft shortening and egg.
4. 4
   Beat with mixer on medium speed 1 1/2 to 2 minutes (or beat by hand with a wooden spoon).
5. 5
   Add rest of flour and stir in by hand until the flour disappears.
6. 6
   Scrape down batter from sides of bowl.
7. 7
   Cover bowl with waxed paper and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.