90-Minute Hot Rolls

3 T shortening
1 t salt
2 T yeast
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c warm water
2 T sugar
2 c warm water
4+ c flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c of warm water.  Add sugar, salt, and shortening to 2 c warm water.  Stir in 1 c of flour.  Whip until smooth.  Add dissoved yeast and mix until smooth.  Add egg and flour, a little at a time, until the dough is fairly sticky but not too sticky.  Knead and let rise about 20 minutes.  Make rolls and let rise 30 more minutes.  Bake for 15 minutes at 425 F.