1/2 c. shortening, melted
1/2 c. boiling water
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 egg, room temperature
3 c. flour
butter, melted

Combine shortening, boiling water, sugar and salt in a bowl and let cool. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; beat egg and add to yeast mixture. Add yeast mixture to shortening mixture. Gradually add flour, mix thoroughly. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Knead dough down. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into various shapes. Dip each shape into melted butter and place pieces in a tube pan or Bundt pan. Let rise about 1 hour in a warm place. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes. Turn out on plate.