Better Way Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Pour warm water into mixing bowl; add yeast.
2. 2
   Let stand a few minutes; stir to dissolve and add half of flour.
3. 3
   Add sugar, salt, shortening and egg.
4. 4
   Use mixer or mix by hand until smooth; 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add rest of flour and stir by hand until flour disappears (it will take 1 1/2 to 2 minutes).
6. 6
   Scrape batter from sides of bowl.
7. 7
   Cover bowl with wax paper.
8. 8
   Let mixture rise in warm place until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
9. 9
   Grease large muffin cups.
10. 10
    Fill 1/2 full with mixture and let rise in warm place until double in size (about 30 minutes).
11. 11
    Bake at 350°. Makes approximately 1 1/2 dozen large rolls or can be made in loaves.