Magic Butter Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and measure.
2. 2
   To 1 1/2 cups flour, add salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Combine as for pie crust.
4. 4
   Combine milk and hot water.
5. 5
   When lukewarm, add yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar; blend well, then stir into flour, salt and shortening, beating until very smooth.
6. 6
   Cover and let stand 20 minutes, then add beaten eggs and beat vigorously.
7. 7
   Beat in vanilla (1 teaspoon) and flour (remaining 1 1/2 cups).
8. 8
   Stir until smooth.
9. 9
   Tie dough loosely in a square of cheesecloth and drop into a pail of cool water (70° to 80°).
10. 10
    In about an hour or less, the dough will rise to top of pail.
11. 11
    Remove and turn onto a platter.
12. 12
    Cut pieces the size of an egg using a tablespoon.
13. 13
    Roll each one in cup of sugar and chopped nuts (some cinnamon if desired).
14. 14
    Twist into figure eight and place on greased baking sheet.
15. 15
    Let stand 10 minutes.
16. 16
    Bake in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
17. 17
    Do not put too close together.