Cinnamon Rolls 2

Ingredients

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.