My mother made these rolls for as long as I can remember. She made them for friends and family. They are easy to make and very light and fluffy.

How To Make mother’s refrigerator rolls

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    Step 1
    Mix yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water, and set aside.

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    Step 2
    Beat egg with a fork, and set aside.

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    Step 3
    Mix shortening, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
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    Step 4
    Add egg, yeast mixture, and 2 cups water.

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    Step 5
    Mix in 6 cups of flour.
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    Step 6
    Scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.

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    Step 7
    Pour into a (large) oil-greased bowl and grease the top of the dough. Cover TIGHTLY with Saran Wrap. Put in the refrigerator at least overnight. The dough will keep up to a week. You can take out the amount you need and make out rolls or make them all at once.
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    Step 8
    Knead on floured board.

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    Step 9
    Cut out with a floured cutter. Dip in melted margarine before placing in pan. Cover with cloth or waxed paper and let them rise until double.
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    Step 10
    Bake in a 375-degree oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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  Step 11
  While still hot, brush with melted margarine using a pastry brush. The less you handle the dough, the lighter the rolls. Don’t use an abundance of flour on the board when you cut them out.