Mix together with the milk; shortening, ¼ cup sugar, and salt, cool to lukewarm.
Soften yeast in water, add to milk mixture, and stir in egg.
Add flour all at once, the dough will be real stiff and should be worked until smooth.
Turn unto a floured board for about 10 minutes.
Mix together 1¾ cups sugar with cinnamon.
Roll dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle on sugar mixture, roll and seal edges.
Cut into slices 1 inch thick, work with one slice at a time, put generous amounts of sugar mixture on board and roll until flat and 5-6 inches in diameter.
Let rise 30 minutes, Bake at 300° for 15-18 minutes.