Heat first 4 ingredients n a sauce pan until shortening is melted. Cool.
When mixture is luke-warm, add yeast, soda and baking powder. Stir until all is dissolved. Add about 5 cups flour. Mixture should be sticky. Be careful not to add too much flour.
Let mixture rise until double in bulk. Push down and let rise again. Make into rolls. Let them rise.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes.