Cinnamon Rolls 2

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

574 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	sugar
3/4	tablespoon	salt
1	cup	vegetable shortening
2	tablespoons	vegetable shortening
5	large	eggs
3	cups	milk
1 1/2	ounces	yeast, active dry
6	tablespoons	water
3	pounds	flour, all-purpose
1/4	teaspoon	vanilla extract

Directions

Mix together sugar, salt, and shortening.

Add eggs, milk and yeast dissolved in water.

Blend. Add flour and vanilla and mix approximately 4 mins. or until a smooth dough is formed.

Let rise for approximately 2 hours.

Punch and let rest 20 mins. Divide dough into pieces of 1 1/4 lb. each. Round up and let rest 10 mins.

Roll out each piece into a rectangular sheet 1/4 inch thick and 12 inches wide.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar-nut mix Raisins may be added if desired.

Roll as for jelly roll and seal.

Cut into pieces 1 inch wide.

Place cut surface down on greased baking sheets 1/2 inch apart.

Let rise until pieces are double in size.

Bake at 400 degrees approximately 15 mins.

Ice while warm.

Makes 6-7 dozen. Cinnamon Sugar Mix 2 1/4 cups sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp shortening Blend all ingredients together well.

ICING Mix together over low heat: 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tbsps. margarine, a little warm milk to achieve icing consistency and 1 tsp. maple flavoring. Ice and sprinkle ground nuts on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 228g

Amount per Serving

Calories 574 10% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 495mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 110.0g	37%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 22.0g
Protein 18.0g	35%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	10%		Iron	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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