Air Buns

Ingredients

• 12 c warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp or 2 pkg dry yeast
• 3 12 c warm water
• 12 c sugar
• 12 c shortening
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 to 10 c flour

Directions

1. Mix 12 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl Add dry yeast and let stand 15 minutes
2. In a large bowl mix 3 12 cups warm water 12 cup sugar shortening vinegar and salt
3. Mix well and let cool to lukewarm
4. Add flour
5. Knead until smooth and elastic
6. Let rise then punch down and form into rolls
7. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until done
8. This is a large recipe and can be cut in half
9. A full recipe will make 5 to 6 dozen rolls
10. I usually make a large pan of rolls plus a pan of cinnamon rolls and some hamburger buns
11. It is also a good recipe for hamburger buns for family gatherings
12. The extra rolls freeze well