Generals

• 2 packages dry yeast
• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 3 1/4 cup warm water (105u0b0 to 115u0b0), divided
• 9 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons lard

1. Dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Sift together flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture. Gradually stir in remaining warm water.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts, 1 hour and 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; turn out onto a floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place rolls on lightly greased baking sheets; cover and repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 450u0b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

yeast, sugar, warm water, flour, salt, lard

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/generals (may not work)