1 pkg. active dry yeast - rapid rise
1/4 c. warm water
3/4 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 egg

Soften the yeast in warm water (110 degrees). Combine the milk, shortening, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm. Add 1 cup of flour; blend well. Beat in yeast mixture and egg. Add remaining flour, mix well. Place in greased bowl, grease surface. Cover, store in refrigerator at least 2 hours or until needed.

Add 1 1/2 to 2 hours before serving time, shape dough on well floured surface. Let rise in warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours). Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes about 16 medium rolls.