In mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and yeast. Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and salt just until warm (115-120 degrees), stirring constantly until shortening almost melts.
Add to dry mixture; add egg. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in remaining flour to make soft dough. Shape into ball. Place in lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface. Cover; let rise in warm place until double (1 to 2 hours).
Punch down; turn out on floured surface. Cover, let rest 10 minutes. This is where Nana adapted the recipe and made these rolls incredible. Separate dough into two balls. Roll out into a large circle about 1/4 in. thick, and cut into 16 pizza-like slices.
Take each slice of dough and dip in melted butter. Roll from large end to tip and place in pans. No need to grease them because of the butter :)
Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled in size (30-45 minutes).
Bake in greased pans for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 2 to 3 dozen rolls. ENJOY!