• Place the yeast in a small bowl with 1/3 c warm water and 1 tsp sugar

• beat eggs and set aside

• In large bowl add 1/2 c sugar, 5 T shortening and 1 c boiling water, stir until dissolved, then add 1 c cold water and wait till temp matches that of the yeast mixture

• once temp is matched add yeast mixture and begin to add flour gradually, mixing till soft and elastic

• knead and let rise 45 min in warm place

• knead again and let rise 45 min again in warm place

• roll out on floured board and cut with round cutter

• fold each and place on melted buttered cookie sheet

• let rolls rest and rise 45 minutes

• bake 400º for 12 minutes