Add shortening, sugar and salt to milk and cool. Beat in 1 cup flour. Add yeast and egg. Add the rest of the flour. Put in greased bowl to rise and brush with shortening. Let rise 1½ to 2 hours. Roll out in rectangular shape. Brush 4 tablespoons butter over dough. Mix ½ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over melted butter. Roll (the long side). Cut into 12 or more slices. Topping: mix in the 9×13 pan: brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water. Melt together and add in chopped pecans. Put rolls on top of topping and let raise for 35 to 45 minutes. Bake at 375º for 25 minutes. Leave in pan for 2 minutes before turning out.