Marilyn Thompson's Nosey Rolls

Shane's requested that I learn how to make some of his mom's favorite foods. I usually make these rolls every Sunday. You can make a large cookie sheet full of delicious rolls with this recipe. We enjoy them all week.

1. Mix 2 (scant...less than) T. of dry yeast and 1/4 c. warm water in a mug (stir with plastic, not metal).
2. In a small microwavable bowl, add 1 cup of water and 1/2 c. shortening and microwave for 1 minute.
3. Mix 1/2 c. sugar and 2 tsp. salt. Add 3 well-beaten eggs, water/shortening mixture, and yeast/water mixture. Mix well.
4. Slowly add 4 1/2 cups of sifted flour.
5. Put dough in a greased/covered bowl to rise for a couple of hours.
6. Roll out to about 1/4 inch or so on well-floured surface and cut into large circles.
7. Dip half of the circle into melted butter and place on large cookie sheet and fold over in half. Use two finger to seal them together. (I know that's kind of confusing...I'll try to add pictures this weekend).

Here's a list of ingredients:
-2 T (scant) dry yeast
-1/4 cup warm water
-1/2 cup shortening
-1 cup water
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 tsp. salt
-3 well-beaten eggs
-4 1/2 cups sifted flour
-melted butter