5 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. Crisco
2 c. buttermilk
1 pkg. yeast

Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons water. Sift flour. Add sugar. Cut in shortening. Add yeast and egg and buttermilk. Mix; knead well. Cover with damp cloth. Refrigerate until ready to use. Brush with butter.