EASY BUTTERY HOT ROLLS

(or hamburger buns - see note)

1 tbsp yeast                                                            4 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt                                                                 1 egg, beaten

1 1/2 tbsp shortening                                              3 1/2 cups flour

Soften yeast in 2 tbsp. warm water, then, in a big bowl, put 1 cup hot water and add the salt, shortening and sugar. Cool. Add yeast and egg, and beat in the flour, adding more if necessary. Let rise until double in bulk. Roll out as for pie crust (easier if using half o the dough at a time). Cut in wedges, brush with melted butter and roll up as for croissants. Let rise, about 30 minutes, and bake 10 minutes at 425*. 

NOTE: Use a little less sugar and shape into hamburger buns. 

(Peg Bracken)