Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm milk or water
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. soft shortening
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 egg

Preparation

Measure warm water into mixing bowl; add yeast.
Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing until smooth (add enough flour to handle easily, mixing with your hands now).
Turn onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Round up in greased bowl.
Let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down and let rise again until almost double for desired rolls.
Roll dough; put into oblong pan (15 x 9-inch) and spread with 2 teaspoons softened butter; sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
Roll up tightly, beginning at wide side.
Seal well by pinching edges of roll together.
Stretch roll slightly.
Cut roll into 1-inch pieces; place a little apart.
Cover to let rise until doubled, 35 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden brown.