Kathy'S Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over the 1/4 cup sugar, shortening and salt; stir until dissolved, then let stand until lukewarm.
2. 2
   In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar.
3. 3
   Beat egg and put into lukewarm mixture, then add yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Blend in 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Knead with a little flour so it isn't sticky.
6. 6
   Put into a greased bowl, cover with a towel and let rise until double in size.
7. 7
   Punch down and knead, then roll out until it is about a 9 x 13-inch rectangle.
8. 8
   Spread with melted margarine. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Roll up, then cut into sections 1-inch wide.
10. 10
    Place the sections into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan, cover with towel and let rise until double in size. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
11. 11
    While the rolls are still warm, spread with the icing.