2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 pkgs. rapid rise yeast
5-6 c. self rising flour

Place yeast in the warm water; set aside. Mix salt and baking powder into flour. Put sugar, shortening, 4 cups flour mixture and yeast in bowl together; mix. Mix well. Gradually add rest of flour if needed. Let rise until double in bulk. Punch down. Make into rolls and let rise. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.