QUICK BUTTERMILK ROLLS

Another recipe from my 1955 PTA cookbook.  This is another roll recipe from Mrs. Wm. McKee Anderson.

Mix together 1 cup buttermilk (lukewarm and thick), 1/4 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp salt and crumble 1 cake yeast into the mixture. (If dry yeast is used, dissolve in 2 tbsp. water.)  Stir until dissolved and add 3 tbsp. soft shortening.  Stir in 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups flour, mix and knead and shape into rolls.  Let rise and bake 15-20 minutes in 400 degree oven.