2 pkgs. dry yeast
2 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
6 1/2 to 7 c. plain flour
1 egg
1/4 c. shortening

Dissolve yeast in warm water and measure flour level with cup. Add sugar, salt and half of flour to yeast, beat 2 minutes. Add eggs or shortening, beat in rest of flour until smooth. Cover with damp cloth and place in refrigerator. Punch down as dough rises. Two hours before baking, take out amount wanted, brush with butter and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Bake in oven at 410 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.