For the dough dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Set aside.

In a large bowl blend the flour, salt, and shortening (make sure the shortening is distributed into the flour).

Add the egg, milk, and yeast mixture to the flour. Mix well.

Knead the dough a little and then place it in a large greased bowl to rise.

Grease the top of the dough ball. Cover the bowl with a towel and set in a warm place to rise for about 90 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

Set aside a 9" x 13" x 2" baking pan.

In a shallow bowl mix the cinnamon and sugar together with a fork or whisk.

Put the melted buttering a separate shallow bowl.

Divide the dough in half.

Tear one half into ~8 to 10 equal sized pieces.

Dip each piece in the butter then the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Twist the dough and place it in the pan.

Repeat this process with each piece of dough stacking them up one side (length-wise) of the pan.

Repeat entire process with other half of dough, filling up the other half of the pan.

Sprinkle sticks with remaining cinnamon, sugar, and butter (if desired) for a crunchy upper crust.

Bake sticks for 25 to 30 minutes.

Eat!!!

These are even better the next day warmed up in the microwave for 30 seconds with a pat of butter!!!