1 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
3 c. plus 2 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Combine first 3 ingredients and cool to lukewarm by adding 3/4 cup water. Combine yeast with 1/4 cup lukewarm water to dissolve. Add 1 egg, unbeaten, and yeast mixture. Mix together well. Blend in 3 cups sifted plain flour and let stand 20 minutes. Sift together remaining ingredients and add to soft dough. Place in greased bowl and cover. Let rise in warm place about 1 hour. Shape into desired shape. Let rise in warm place 1 hour. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.