Instructions: Heat water, milk, and shortening to 125 to 130 . Place in large mixer bowl. Add sugar, salt, yeast, and egg. Add 2 cups of flour. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Allow to rise in a warm place in a covered and greased bowl for 60 minutes or until doubled in volume. Punch down and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 1 stick butter. Set aside. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts if desired. Roll out dough to 12" x 9" rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with sugar and nut mixture. Roll tightly beginning with long end. Pinch ends and seam together tightly.

Melt 1/2 stick butter and mix with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Pour into a 9" x 13" pan. Sprinkle generously with nuts if desired. Slice roll into 12 slices and place in pan. Allow to rise for 30 to 45 minutes, covered, in a warm place. Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to sit 2 to 3 minutes after removing from oven, then invert on another cookie sheet. Glaze, if desired, after cooled.

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