Lenten Buns

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg. dry yeast prepared according to above recipe
 * ½ cup sugar, to be dissolved in 2 cups warm water
 * ½ cup vegetable shortening
 * 1 rounded tbsp salt
 * about 8 cups all purpose flour

Directions

 * 1) Combine, above ingredients, stirring in flour to make a soft dough.
 * 2) Cover and let rise until double in bulk in warm place.
 * 3) Shape rolls as desired and place on lightly greased baking sheet.
 * 4) Allow to rise for about 45 minutes and bake in a preheated 400 oven for about 20 minutes or until done.