Ice Box Rolls (Georgia Neill)

1 cake compressed yeast

1/2 c lukewarm water

1/2 tsp sugar

Let stand one hour

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c shortening

Cream together

Add 1 beaten egg

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 cups warm water

Thicken with about 8 cups flour, knead on board. Put in bowl and let rise. Dough is now ready for use or may be put in ice box and baked as needed.