Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Stir in milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth. Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. (At this point, dough can be refrigerated 3 to 4 days.)
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   (Dough is ready if impression remains when touched.)