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Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
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Let stand 10 minutes. Combine dissolved yeast, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup warm water, shortening, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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Beat until smooth about 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often with wooden spoon.
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Stir in remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
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Cover.
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Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
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Punch down, refrigerate overnight.
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Three hours before baking, divide dough in half.
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Roll out each half into a rectangle.
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Spread with butter. Cut out shape as desired.
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Place in a greased baking pan.
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Cover and let rise 3 hours until double.
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Bake at 400u00b0 12 to 15 minutes.
