1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 c. flour
1 egg

Pour boiling over sugar, salt and shortening. Mix yeast in a little water (lukewarm - about 1/4 cup). Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar. When first mixture is lukewarm, add yeast mixture. Stir in egg, and then flour. Let rise in bowl. Then place in small balls in greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Let rise again (double their size), bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.