Martha's (Cinnamon) Buns

1 tbsp. yeast

1/2 cup warm water

1/2 cup melted shortening

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup warm water

1 beaten egg

3 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. soda

1 Dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, water, egg. Sift together remaining ingredients and add. Stir well--I always use my electric mixer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours (it can sit in the fridge for up to a week).

2 Knead until smooth (add flour if necessary)

3 For buns, leave the dough slightly sticky. For cinnamon rolls, roll and spread with mixture of 1 c. brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon mixed into 3 tbsp. melted margarine.

4 Rise in a warm place for approx ½ hour.

5 Bake buns at 400 F for about 15 minutes. Bake cinnamon rolls at 375 F for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 buns or cinnamon buns.