Mix 1 1/4 cups (150g) flour and the sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add water, shortening, and egg and beat with a spoon until smooth. Stir in remaining 1 cup (120g) flour until smooth. Cover bowl and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Grease 10 regular muffin cups. Stir down batter by beating, about 25 strokes. Spoon into muffin cups. Let rise about 20 minutes, or until batter rounds over tops of cups.
Heat oven to 400. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.