Instructions: Combine yeast & warm water in small bowl & set aside. Combine shortening & hot water in bowl & set aside until lukewarm. Beat eggs & sugar together until blended & add shortening mixture. After blending, add yeast mixture & beat in 2 cups of the flour. Gradually add 2 more cups flour (this may be whole wheat if desired). After complete blending, place bowl in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Three hours before baking, roll cold dough into 2 rounds, 1/4-inch thick. Spread with soft butter. Cut in pie-shaped wedges & roll, starting with larger end. Let rise on greased cookie sheets & bake in 375-400 oven for 8 minutes or golden brown.

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