diane's homemade rolls...you can't eat just one

1 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
2 pkgs yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp salt
6 cups flour

combine shortening, sugar and water and let stand until partially dissolved and cooled. add other ingredients and blend well. batter will be sticky. cover with towel or plastic wrap. let rise 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. when ready to use, knead and roll out. cut rolls with biscuit cutter or glass. place in greased pans and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

makes 3 dozen rolls