Dinner Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkgs (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
1 c warm water (110-115 degrees)
1 c boiling water
1 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
1 t salt
2 eggs, beaten
7 1/2 - 8 c all-purpose flour

Preparation

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine boiling water, shortening, sugar and salt. Allow to stand 3-4 minutes or until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved.
Add the yeast mixture and eggs; mix well.
Add 2 c flour; beat until smooth.
Ad enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Pinch off a piece and form a 2 1/2 inch ball. Roll into a 5 inch rope and shape into a knot.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield 2 1/2 dozen.