Refrigerator Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine hot water, salt, shortening and sugar in bowl large enough to allow for some rising during storage.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm; add yeast softened in the lukewarm water.
3. 3
   Add the egg and half the flour and beat well.
4. 4
   Stir in more of the flour, enough to make a dough easily handled.
5. 5
   Grease top of dough.
6. 6
   Cover and store in refrigerator overnight.
7. 7
   Cut off dough as needed.
8. 8
   Shape into biscuits and place side by side in a greased or oiled pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Bake in hot oven at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove; brush with melted butter.
11. 11
    Makes about 18 medium size rolls.