Dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, shortening and salt. Add half of flour and egg. Stir. Add rest of flour and stir well. Let rise for 30 minutes. Stir down and spoon into greased muffin cups. Let rise in warm place for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 delicious dinner rolls. Thanks to Susan.