Secret Knot Rolls

Step 1 -In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it bloom, about 5 minutes.

Step 2 -Add the sugar, the salt, and 2 cups of the flour to the yeast and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Step 3 -Beat the egg and the shortening into the yeast mixture.

Step 4 -Stir enough of the remaining flour into the yeast mixture until a soft dough forms, without kneading it.

Step 5 -Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 6 -Grease 2-3 baking sheets.

Step 7 -Punch the dough down and divide it into four portions.

Step 8 -Roll each dough portion into a 12x14-inch rectangle.

Step 9 -Spoon 2 tablespoons of the butter over each of the rectangles.

Step 10 -Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise.

Step 11 -Cut the folded dough rectangles into 12 strips.

Step 12 -Tie each dough strip into a knot and tuck and pinch the ends under.

Step 13 -Place the dough knots at least 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 14 -Cover the dough knots and allow them to rise until they double in size, about 1 hour.

Step 15 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 16 -Bake the dough knots until they are golden-brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 17 -Allow the rolls to cool on a wire rack.

Step 18 -Serve.