Sweet Rolls

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 cup warm water

1 C scalded milk
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 C shortening
2 eggs
4 - 5 C  flour

Let rise until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
Punch down.  Let rest 10 minutes.  Shape into rolls.
Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes.

Mom had several sweet roll recipes but this one looked the most used.  She sometimes made twists and then put  pineapple frosting on them.

Pineapple Frosting
1 medium can crushed pineapple - well drained
Powdered sugar to spreading consistency.
2 rounded Tbsp. shortening. 
Add a little jam or a marachino cherry on top or sprinkle with nuts or coconut.