Instructions: Add the sugar, shortening, salt and yeast to the lukewarm water before adding 1 cup of the flour and beating it with a rotary beater until smooth.

Then mix in the remaining flour. Place the dough on a slightly floured surface and let it rest for 5 minutes, Knead the dough until it is smooth, then place it in a greased bowl, cover it and allow it to rise for about 1 hour. Punch dough down and shape the dough into buns. Bake them in a hot oven for 12-15 minutes.

This recipe makes 18 medium-sized rolls.

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