Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand 10 minutes. Combine yeast, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup warm water, shortening, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth at medium speed, scraping sides for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in rest of flour with wooden spoon until makes soft dough.
5. 5
   Cover. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour in a warm place.
6. 6
   Punch down. Refrigerate overnight.
7. 7
   (Flavor is better if let set 2 to 3 nights.)
8. 8
   About 4 hours before baking, roll out.
9. 9
   First divide dough in half.
10. 10
    Roll each 1/2 into 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Spread generously with melted butter.
11. 11
    Roll up jelly roll style. Cut in 12 pieces.
12. 12
    Put in greased muffin cups.
13. 13
    Cover.
14. 14
    Let rise in warm place 3 to 5 hours.
15. 15
    Bake.