Duggar Homemade Yeast Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, and 2 cups of the flour in a large bowl and cut with a pastry cutter.
2. 2
   Beat 2 eggs in a 2-cup measuring cup, then fill cup to the 2-cup mark with hot water; pour over the dry mixture.
3. 3
   Slowly knead in the remaining 3 cups flour until dough is a smooth elastic consistency.
4. 4
   Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 20 minutes in a warm oven. Then pour the dough onto a floured surface.
5. 5
   Knead. Flatten with hands into a large pizza shape. Cut with pizza cutter into 16 triangle-shaped slices.
6. 6
   Roll up from the wide end to the point. Place the rolls in two greased 9x13-inch pans, bending into crescent shapes and leaving space for the rolls to double in size.
7. 7
   Let rise in a warm (but not hot!) oven at least 20 minutes or until doubled.
8. 8
   Remove from oven.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 375°F Bake the rolls for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how brown you prefer.
10. 10
    When done, immediately brush with the melted butter.