Barb's Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 package dry yeast, dissolved in
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 cups approx. flour, enough to form dough
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup ( or brown) sugar, mixed with
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 set yeast/water aside until dissolved and a bit foamy.
• 2 melt shortening in hot water.
• 3 add sugar and salt.
• 4 let cool until tepid.
• 5 add beaten eggs.
• 6 add two c.
• 7 flour and mix well.
• 8 add yeast mixture.
• 9 add enough flour to form a soft dough.
• 10 turn out on floured board and knead until the dough is pliable.
• 11 generously oil a large bowl and place dough in it.
• 12 turn dough in bowl until coated w/ oil.
• 13 cover w/ plastic wrap.
• 14 refrigerate until doubled (several hours).
• 15 when ready to use, punch dough down.
• 16 turn out on floured board and roll out in a large rectangle.
• 17 brush with melted butter.
• 18 sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
• 19 roll dough up jelly roll style on long side.
• 20 trim ends with sharp knife.
• 21 cut ½ inch slices and placed on greased baking sheet.
• 22 let rise for ½ hour.
• 23 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 24 bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• 25 remove from baking sheet while still warm.