Bring water, salt, shortening, and sugar to a boil and then cool. Move to a large metal bowl and add the remaining ingredients to the cooled mixture.
Do not knead I begin this process around 3 PM. When all ingredients are in the large metal bowl, let rise until double. Punch down (around 6 PM.
Let rise until double again (about 9 PM). Punch down and divide the dough into 2 equal portions and let rest 10 minutes. Roll out one of the portions on a floured board approximately 12inch by 18inch. Spread softened butter or margarine on the dough (approximately 2/3 of a stick is enough for the entire recipe). Sprinkle generously with cinnamon (optional additions of brown sugar, raisins or nuts). Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 12 equal parts. Place on greased baking pans such as 8inch round pans for 6 rolls or a 9 X 13 pan for 12 rolls. Repeat for the other portion of dough. Let sit on the countertop overnight to rise. Bake in the morning at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Recipe makes 2 dozen and they freeze beautifully. Icing- powdered sugar, vanilla, water and a touch of vegetable oil. You can substitute concentrated orange juice for the water.
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1/6/2011
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