Cinnamon Leaf Ring

Name: Cinnamon Leaf Ring
Ingredients: 2 c. milk, scalded; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 3/4 c. shortening; 1/4 c. butter or regular margarine; 1/2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks or 2 eggs, beaten; 6 c. sifted flour; 1 c. melted butter or regular margarine; 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 2 c. sugar

10 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter or regular margarine
1/2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks or 2 eggs, beaten
6 c. sifted flour
1 c. melted butter or regular margarine
2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 c. sugar

Directions

1

Cool milk to lukewarm (110°); sprinkle yeast over top.
2

Let stand to soften.
3

Cream shortening and 1/4 cup butter; add 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
4

Cream together until light and fluffy.
5

Add egg yolks, yeast mixture and enough flour to make soft dough.
6

Knead until smooth and elastic on lightly floured cloth or board.
7

Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half.
8

Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
9

Cut into rounds with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
10

Dip each round in melted butter and then in combined 2 tablespoons cinnamon and 2 cups sugar.
11

Place rounds on end in 2 well-buttered 8 1/2-inch ring molds.
12

Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
13

Bake in 350° oven for 25 minutes or until done.
14

Cool in pans on racks a few minutes.
15

Turn out on racks.
16

Makes 2 coffee cakes.