Barb's Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 package dry yeast
• dissolved in
• 14 cup water
• 1 cup hot water
• 13 cup sugar
• 14 cup vegetable shortening
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• beaten
• 6 cups approx. flour
• enough to form dough
• 12 cup melted butter
• 1 cup (white or brown) sugar
• mixed with
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Set yeast/water aside until dissolved and a bit foamy.
2. Melt shortening in hot water.
3. Add sugar and salt.
4. Let cool until tepid.
5. Add beaten eggs.
6. Add two c.
7. flour and mix well.
8. Add yeast mixture.
9. Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
10. Turn out on floured board and knead until the dough is pliable.
11. Generously oil a large bowl and place dough in it.
12. Turn dough in bowl until coated w/ oil.
13. Cover w/ plastic wrap.
14. Refrigerate until doubled (several hours).
15. When ready to use, punch dough down.
16. Turn out on floured board and roll out in a large rectangle.
17. Brush with melted butter.
18. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
19. Roll dough up jelly roll style on long side.
20. Trim ends with sharp knife.
21. Cut 1/2 inch slices and placed on greased baking sheet.
22. Let rise for 1/2 hour.
23. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
24. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
25. Remove from baking sheet while still warm.