1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons
1 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
Cupcake wrappers
Dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, add the yeast mixture, sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat with a spoon until smooth. Stir in egg, then melted and cooled shortening. Beat in 1-1/2 cups flour gradually until smooth.
Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes. Grease a muffin tin (or use cupcake wrappers) and fill half full. Let rise to the top about 20 to 30 minutes.
Bake at 400*F. for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen.