1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. warm milk
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. melted shortening
1 beaten egg
6-7 c. sifted flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Mix sugar, salt, shortening and milk together, add beaten egg. Add yeast mixture and stir. Add flour (a few cups at a time) and knead until smooth.

Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Form into balls and place them on cookie sheets or a cake pan and flatten them a little. Let rise again and bake in 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.