DINNER ROLLS

1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp. white sugar
1 pkg. instant yeast

1/4 cup shortening (room temperature)
1/3 cup white sugar
1 unbeaten egg
1 1/2 cups water
5 cups unsifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Measure tsp. of sugar in water. Add yeast. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir down with spoon.
In a large bowl add shortening, sugar, egg, and water. Mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Stir well. Add the dry ingredients in 4 amounts. Stir well. Turn d