Directions

• Combine the initial five ingredients (shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, flour) in large bowl and cut with pastry cutter.
• Beat 2 eggs in a 2 c. measuring cup.
• Fill cup to 2 cup mark with hot water. Pour over dry mixture. 
• Slowly add 3 c. flour.
• Cover. Let rise 20 minutes in a warm oven. 
• Pour onto a floured surface.
• Knead. Flatten with hands into a large pizza shape. Cut with a pizza cutter into 16 slices.
• Roll up from wide end to a point. Place in greased pans leaving space for rolls to double in size. 
• Can shape like a crescent or lay on the side where swirl shows.
• Cover. Let rise in warm oven at least 20 min. Remove from oven.
• Preheat oven to 375F. Bake 20-30 min. depending on how dark you prefer rolls. 
• Enjoy!