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Step 1
Mix together yeast, one teaspoon sugar, and warm water, set aside for a few minutes. If you using instant yeast, there is no need to proof the yeast.
Step 2
Heat milk in a pot over medium heat until it scalds (small bubbles begin to form, but stop before milk boils.)
Step 3
Pour milk into a medium sized bowl. Add shortening to milk. Let set until lukewarm.
Step 4
Add to yeast mixture, stirring well. Add the sugar, salt, and egg. Stir well.
Step 5
Beat in five cups of flour or enough to make a soft dough. Let set covered until raised. The dough should double in size, (1 hour.)
Step 6
Beat down and pour into three greased 9 inch round cake pans. .
Step 7
Cover and let rise (1 hour.)
Step 8
Top with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.