Cinnamon Roll Dough

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4-ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine yeast, sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour in large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir together shortening, butter, and 1 cup boiling water until melted. Cool to 120°-130°.
  3. 3
    Add butter mixture and lightly beaten egg to flour mixture, and beat at medium speed with a heavy-duty mixer 1 minute. Remove beater, and replace with dough hook attachment. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, beating 3 to 5 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until dough is doubled in bulk.
  4. 4
    Punch down dough.

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