Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. warm water
  • melted butter
  • 3/4 c. sugar or honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 pkg. yeast
  • 6 c. whole wheat flour or replace 2 c. with white flour

Method

  • Mix shortening, sugar and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand a few minutes.
  • Cool boiling water to lukewarm; add eggs.
  • Add yeast and stir well.
  • Add flour.
  • Add sugar.
  • Knead on well floured board.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out.
  • Pour butter on dough.
  • Roll like
  • a jellyroll. Slice into 1-inch slices.
  • Place in greased muffin tins and let rise in warm place slowly.
  • Bake at 425° until brown.