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Combine shortening, sugar, salt and boiling water in a large mixing bowl.
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Cool to lukewarm.
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Add warm water and sprinkle in dry yeast.
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Stir until dissolved.
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Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Add flour gradually and turn out on a lighlty floured board.
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Knead until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl and brush with shortening.
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Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size- about 1- 1 1/2 hour.
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Punch down and turn out on a lighlty floured board.
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Divide dough into 24 equal parts and shape into ovals.
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Roll lightly in bread crumbs.
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Place on greased cookie sheet.
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(spread 6 inches apart).
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Cover, let rise in warm place, free from draft, until light- about 1 hour.
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Bake at 425 degrees, for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.