Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Soften warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast until foamy. Scald milk.
2. 2
   Place in a large bowl with lard, 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, proof yeast (it will be foamy).
5. 5
   When ready, add 1 cup of sifted flour and stir briskly.
6. 6
   (Wait until mixture is lukewarm.
7. 7
   Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, and stir well.
8. 8
   Add yeast to milk mixture, remaining flour and yeast mixture.
9. 9
   Batter will be thick, but still stirrable.
10. 10
    Cover and let raise until double, about 2 hours, in a warm place.
11. 11
    Turn out on floured surface.
12. 12
    Toss to cover; divide in 2 pieces.
13. 13
    Roll into a rectangle.
14. 14
    Place in 15 x 9-inch pan.
15. 15
    Spread each with 1/2 cup soft butter sprinkled on 1 cup sugar.
16. 16
    Mix with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
17. 17
    Roll up and cut up into 18 slices.
18. 18
    Let raise until light, about 45 minutes.
19. 19
    Bake 25 minutes at 350°.