Bubble Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Crumble yeast into water.
2. 2
   Place milk, sugar, salt and egg in mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Blend.
4. 4
   Add 2 cups flour and beat until bubbles form on surface.
5. 5
   Add melted shortening and about half remaining flour. Mix in additional flour to form soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead dough until it is smooth, so it is elastic and can be easily handled.
7. 7
   Press dough into a lightly greased bowl; turn dough over so greased side is up.
8. 8
   Cover and allow to rise to double in bulk.
9. 9
   Knead down and divide into 18 portions. Shape into balls; lightly butter and coat with sugar-cinnamon mixture (1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon).