Basic Sweet and Dinner Rolls

1/2 cup warm water 2 Tbsp. yeast 2 cups scalded milk 1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 - 1/2 cup shortening 2 tsp. salt 2 beaten eggs 5-6 cups Bread Flour 1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 tsp. sugar. Set aside. Place milk in a small sauce pan to scald (heat milk just below boiling). 2. In large mixing bowl combine the sugar, shortening, salt, and scalded milk. Stir until dissolved and melted. Add 2 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth using a hand mixer. Beat in eggss and yeast, using a hand mixer. 3. Using a wooden spoon, add additional flour to make a soft dough. 4. Knead well. Let rise until double. 5. Shape as desired. 6. Bake dinner rolls at 400F for 10 minutes. Bake cinnamon rolls 400F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. 7. Glaze with powedered sugar glaze if desired.