3 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 pkgs. yeast dissolved in 1/2 c. water (above)
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
Flour to thicken
5 tbsp. melted shortening
Flour

Dissolve 2 pkgs. of yeast into 1/2 c. of lukewarm water and set aside about 5 to 10 minutes until it bubbles or rises up. To an additional 3 1/2 c. of lukewarm water, add sugar and salt. Then add the above yeast mixture. Thicken with flour as thick as you want the dough.

Add melted shortening. Add more flour to get the dough as thick as you want, to be able to knead it. Knead until the dough is pretty stiff. Place dough in a large, greased (with melted shortening) bowl on counter, covering with a dish towel until it rises double. Punch down or knead. Let it rise double again. turn out on flour and knead. Proceed as desired. Can make rolls, bread, or cinnamon rolls. Faor rolls or bread, place in a greased ( with shortening). Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

For cinnamon rolls:

Roll out the dough into a 1/4 inch thick circular shape. Spread with soft butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon as desired. Roll up and cut into cinnamon rolls. Place in buttered pan. Add more soft butter to toops of cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with more sugar and cinnamon. Let rise again. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. Delicious!