Cinnamon Roll Dough

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4-ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

1. Combine yeast, sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour in large mixing bowl.
2. Stir together shortening, butter, and 1 cup boiling water until melted. Cool to 120°-130°.
3. Add butter mixture and lightly beaten egg to flour mixture, and beat at medium speed with a heavy-duty mixer 1 minute. Remove beater, and replace with dough hook attachment. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, beating 3 to 5 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until dough is doubled in bulk.
4. Punch down dough.