Refrigerator Rolls

Diana said this is the most important recipe in this cookbook. 

This is Grandma New's recipe for Cinnamon Rolls, Clover Leaf Rolls, Braided Loaf, Cinnamon Loaf, Kulich, etc.

Ingredients

2 C	boiling water
1/2 C	sugar
1 t	salt
1/4 C	shortening
1/2 C	lukewarm water
2	cakes yeast
1 T	sugar
2	eggs beaten
8 C	sifted flour

Preparation

1. Mix boiling water, sugar, salt, and shortening together and cool to lukewarm.
   
   
2. Soften yeast in lukewarm water, add sugar and stir into first mixture.
   
   
3. Add beaten eggs, stir in 4 cups flour and beat thoroughly
   
   
4. Stir in remaining 4 cups flour and beat thoroughly to a smooth dough.
   
   
5. Knead slightly so as not to warm the dough. Grease top, let rise approx. 1 1/2 hrs or until double in size.
   
   
6. Knead down and let rise 1/2 hr. or double in size. Dough is ready to use, or place in large covered bowl and store in refrigerator until needed. Held at a low even temperature, and covered, the dough will keep for a week or 10 days.   Punch dough down each day while in refrigerator
   
   

Refrigerator Roll Instructions

1. When needed, shape into clover-leaf or parker-house rolls and place in pans to double in bulk. (Continued)
   
   
2. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes.