4 1/4 to 4 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
2 pkgs. dry yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
3 eggs

Soak yeast in warm water with one teaspoon sugar. Combine warm milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir to dissolve. Beat in shortening, eggs, yeast mixture, and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Add remaining flour; beat until smooth.

Turn onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (5-10 minutes). Place in greased bowl. Grease top; cover and let rise in warm place until doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours).

Punch down; shape into rolls. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Yield 3 dozen rolls.