1 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees - not hot)
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 tbsp. soft shortening

In bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in sugar, half of flour, and salt into yeast. Beat with spoon until smooth. Add egg and shortening. Beat in rest of flour until smooth. Scrape sides of bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise in warm place until double (about 30 minutes). Grease 12 large muffin cups. Stir down raised dough. Spoon into muffin cups, filling 1/2 full. Again let it rise in a warm place until dough reaches top of muffin cups, 20 to 30 minutes. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Recipe makes 12 rolls.