Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add shortening, sugar, and egg; stir until shortening is melted. Stir in salt and flour to make a soft dough.
Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes. Punch dough down; cover, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Lightly grease muffin pans. Shape dough into 2-inch balls; place one in each muffin cup. Cover, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until brown.
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