Cinnamon Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Add yeast, milk and sugar to warm water in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Stir to dissolve.
3. 3
   Add salt, eggs, shortening and half of flour.
4. 4
   For light, flakey buns, keep dough soft as possible, almost sticky, just so you are able to handle it.
5. 5
   Mix with wooden spoon until smooth.
6. 6
   Add enough remaining flour to handle easily.
7. 7
   Mix with hands.
8. 8
   Turn out on board and knead 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Round up in well-greased or oiled bowl.
10. 10
    Turn so greased side is up.
11. 11
    Cover with damp towel.
12. 12
    Let rise until almost double, 1 1/2 hours.
13. 13
    Punch down and let rise again, 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Roll out dough a portion at a time 3/8-inch thick.
15. 15
    Brush with melted butter.
16. 16
    Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mix.
17. 17
    Roll jelly roll fashion and slice.
18. 18
    Place in ungreased pans close together.
19. 19
    Bake at 375° for 20 minutes.