Stir in shortening, sugar, and salt. Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in water.
Add yeast, eggs, and 2 cups of flour to milk mixture. Beat until smooth.
Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on floured surface. Let rise 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled.
Punch down and let rise again. Divide in half, roll each in an 18 X 12 rectangle. Spread with honey-nut filling, roll-up, and roll into a coil, and let rise and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.