Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. shortening
4 beaten eggs
1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
12 to 14 c. flour

Preparation

Mix water and sugar; boil for 5 minutes.
Add shortening. Cool to lukewarm.
Add eggs and salt.
Dissolve dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; add to other ingredients.
Add flour in steps. Use electric mixer as long as possible, then mix with a wooden spoon.