Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Stir in milk, sugar, shortening, salt, egg, and 2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Add more flour until dough is easy to handle.
5. 5
   Knead 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double.
7. 7
   (1 1/2 hours).
8. 8
   Mix 1 cup sugar with 4 tablespoons cinnamon.
9. 9
   Roll out dough, sprinkle on some of cinnamon and sugar mixture, cut into 1 inch by 6 inch strips.
10. 10
    Tie strips into knots (bows), dip into butter, then cinnamon/sugar.
11. 11
    Place in 9 by 13 pan, drizzle butter over, let rise 30 to 40 minutes.
12. 12
    Bake 375 for 15 to 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Watch closely.