1 c. boiling water
1/4 c. shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast dissolved in sm. amount warm water
1 egg
2 3/4 c. flour

Pour boiling water over shortening. Add sugar and beat until cool enough to drop on hand. Add yeast mixture, heat and add egg, then add flour. If using plain flour add 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling water, sugar and shortening. Put in warm place and let rise until double in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 35 minutes until brown.