1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 tbsp. shortening
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl. Add sugar, salt, egg, shortening, 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour. Continue stirring until smooth. Scrape batter from side of bowl. Cover. Let dough rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes.

Stir down batter. Spoon into 12 greased large muffin cups, filling each about 1/2 full. Let rise until batter reaches tops of cups (20 to 30 minutes). Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 15 minutes.