Olsen Fairy Rolls

Fairy Rolls

2 c. hot water
2 eggs
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
2 TBS yeast
6-7 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar

Pour hot water over shortening and butter. LET COOL until lukewarm. Add yeast, sugar and beaten eggs. Mix baking powder and salt with flour and stir into mixture with spoon. Knead until dough is smooth and soft. Let rise until double (about 1 hr.) and then make rolls. Let rise again until desired size, about 45 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 min. Dough can be used for dinner rolls or cinnamon rolls.