Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Starting at 5 p.m., dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water to which 1 tablespoon sugar has been added.
2. 2
   Put 2 cups water, one cup sugar, salt and melted shortening in large bowl.
3. 3
   Add eggs and mix well.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Work in flour to make a dough that is workable (fairly soft).
6. 6
   Do not let dough get stiff.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise.
8. 8
   Work dough down each hour.
9. 9
   At 10 p.m., roll out dough on buttered surface into 2 rectangles.
10. 10
    Brush on butter, sugar and cinnamon.
11. 11
    Cut into slices about 1-inch in width and roll.
12. 12
    Place in greased pans (any size and shape; rolls can touch).
13. 13
    Cover pans with towel and let set overnight.
14. 14
    Next morning, bake at 350° for 15 to 25 minutes.
15. 15
    Frost with powdered sugar icing.
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    Makes approximately 4 dozen.