Icebox Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
3 eggs, slightly beaten
7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. water
melted butter

Preparation

In small bowl, combine shortening, sugar and salt.
With wooden spoon, beat until smooth and creamy.
Add boiling water; stir until smooth.
Set aside to cool until lukewarm.
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup warm water (take temperature of water with thermometer); stir until dissolved.
Add shortening mixture to yeast along with eggs and mix well.
Add flour alternately with 1 cup water.
Beat until smooth.
Grease top of dough; cover bowl tightly with foil.
Refrigerate overnight.