Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth.
Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
Punch down dough. Divide in half.
Roll each half into a 12-inch circle.
Spread with butter.
Cut into 10 to 15 wedge.
Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end.
Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown.