Aunt Mary's Rolls

½ cup warm water
1 pkg. yeast (or 1 Tbsp. yeast)
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
4 eggs, beaten
8 cups flour (approx)

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast and sugar; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add boiling water and mix. Add cold water, yeast mixture and eggs. Slowly add flour and mix. Do not knead or beat. Dough will be soft and somewhat sticky.

Raise for 1 hour. Roll into desired shape rolls and raise for 15 more minutes.

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.