1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted shortening
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 beaten eggs
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, melted shortening, salt and beaten eggs. Mix. Stir in flour. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. You may refrigerate dough in covered bowl until needed or if ready to use, divide dough into thirds, roll out into circle 1/4 inch thick. Spread circle with melted butter before cutting into 12 pie shaped pieces. Roll each piece toward small end. Let rise about 1 hour. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. Brush tops with butter.

Dough can be used for cinnamon rolls too. Butter circle sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up jelly roll style and slice. Let rise and bake.