2/3 c. shortening
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
2 c. dark flour
1/2 c. dark molasses
1 egg
2 pkgs. yeast
1 c. warm water
6 c. white flour

In large bowl pour boiling water over salt, shortening and sugar. Stir and cool. Add dark flour, molasses and egg; mix well. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water and add to above. Mix in approximately 6 cups flour, knead for 10 to 15 minutes, let raise until double in size. Shape into buns, let rise again then bake at 375 degrees.