Cinnamon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir yeast into warm water in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Heat together the milk, shortening, 1/4 cup sugar and salt to about 110°.
3. 3
   Add to yeast.
4. 4
   Beat in 1 cup flour and egg.
5. 5
   Beat in as much remaining flour as possible.
6. 6
   Knead in remaining for about 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough in a large greased bowl.
7. 7
   Cover with wet paper towel; let rise in warm place (85°) until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Punch dough down, then turn out onto lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   Cover with towel again for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Roll piece of dough into a 15 x 7-inch pan.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon.
12. 12
    Roll up like a jelly roll from the narrow side; pinch edges to seal.
13. 13
    Place the roll in a greased 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan; let rise until doubled.
14. 14
    Bake in preheated 375° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.