In a small saucepan, combine shortening and milk. Heat until shortening is melted; set aside to cool. Dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm water. Beat the eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt together. In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast mixture, and egg mixture. Sift the flour and baking powder together, and add to the wet mixture; stir until combined, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Divide dough into fourths and roll out on a floured surface. Spread surface with the soft butter. Cut dough into triangles and roll up from larger to small end. Place rolls on a baking sheet, and allow to rise for 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
Bake in a preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
By Irishwitch from Aurora, CO
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Rinse a large bowl with hot water to warm it. Combine water, sugar and stir in yeast to dissolve. When it begins to form bubbles, add the salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of the flour.
These go with just about any meal. Add together and stir. Pour into a large bowl and cool. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating after each egg.
In large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup flour and yeast. Heat the water, brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. of the butter, honey and salt to lukewarm water. Add to flour mixture.
