Dissolve Yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/2 cup of warm water, allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Combine remaining sugar, salt, butter, and shortening in a large bowl. Add boiling water, and stir until butter and shortening are melted. Add dissolved yeast, continuing to stir well.  Add eggs and 1-1/2 cup of flour.  Gradually stir in remaining flour to make soft dough.

Place dough in a well greased bowl.  Allow dough to rise until doubled in size.

Punch dough down and form into balls/rolls.  Let rise until doubled in bulk.

Bake at 325 for 20 to 25 minutes.