Cinnamon Buns

Name: Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. yeast; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. lukewarm water; 1 c. scalded milk; 6 Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 7 c. flour; 3 beaten eggs; 6 Tbsp. melted butter; 1/2 c. brown sugar; cinnamon; 1 c. raisins; nuts (optional)

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
1 c. scalded milk
6 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
7 c. flour
3 beaten eggs
6 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
cinnamon
1 c. raisins
nuts (optional)

Directions

1

Mix yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and warm water; set aside. Scald milk; add shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
2

Cool to lukewarm.
3

Add 2 cups flour to make a batter.
4

Add yeast mixture and beaten eggs; beat well.
5

Add 5 more cups flour or enough to make a soft dough.
6

Knead and place in greased bowl.
7

Cover and rise about 2 hours.
8

Roll about 1/4-inch and spread with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon; add nuts or raisins if desired.
9

Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.