Dissolve yeast in water. Dissolve shortening, honey and salt in milk, cool to lukewarm. Mix yeast and mix mixtures. Stir in half of the flour, beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well to form a soft dough. Knead lightly on a lightly floured board until smooth and satiny.
Shape into a ball, place in greased bowl, and brush top with melted shortening. Cover with towel, let rise until double, in warm draft free place. Turn dough out on  lightly floured board and shape into small balls about 1/2 inch in  diameter. Place 3 balls in each well of a well greased muffin pan. Brush with melted shortening, cover and let rise until double. Bake at 400ºF. for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 30 rolls.