1 to 2 cakes compressed yeast
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. milk, scald then cool
6 tbsp. butter or shortening
3 pts. flour, sifted (for soft dough)
2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Add shortening and one half of flour. Blend mixture thoroughly. Cover, keep in warm place, let raise 1 hour. Add remaining flour sifted with salt. Knead thoroughly. Put in greased bowl, cover, let rise 45 minutes until double its bulk.

Roll 1 inch in thickness. Brush with melted butter, cut with 2-inch cutter, crease through center with dull blade of knife, fold over. Place in well-greased shallow pans one inch apart. Brush with melted butter. Cover, let rise, 1 to 2 hours in warm place. Bake 20 minutes in hot oven, 400 degrees.