1 packet active dry yeast (I used 50 g fresh yeast due to cold kitchen but I’m sure I could have reduced that to 25 g)
120 ml/ 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk
50 ml/ 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
50 ml/ 1/4 cup sugar
120 ml/ 1/2 cup boiling water
1 large egg, beaten
700 ml/ 3 cups all purpose flour (but I had to use more, about 240 ml/one cup it must have been)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons butter, melted