Refrigerator Rolls - yeast cake

Method

• Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water and then add 1 teaspoon sugar. In a 3-quart bowl, add 1/3 cup sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup warm water.
• Beat thoroughly and add dissolved yeast. Gradually beat flour into mixture.
• Mix and knead with hands until dough becomes stiff to beat.
• Place covered in a warm place and let rise until double in size, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Press down and place in refrigerator.
• On the day you wish to bake, roll and shape as many rolls as desired.
• Do this in early afternoon and allow rolls to stand in cool place.
• Bake in a 400° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.