Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
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   Measure flour by dip-level-pour method.
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   Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and half of the flour to yeast.
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   Mix with spoon until smooth.
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   Add enough remaining flour to handle easily.
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   Turn onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth (5 minutes).
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   Round up in greased bowl; bring greased side up.
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   Cover with cloth.
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   Let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
10. 10
    Punch down.
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    Let rise again until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
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    Punch down.
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    Let rise again until almost double:
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    about 30 minutes.
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    Shape and let rise and bake as directed in recipes.
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    Roll dough into oblong 15 x 9-inch. Spread with 2 tablespoons softened butter and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
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    Roll up tightly, beginning at wide side.
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    Seal well by pinching edges together.
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    Even up roll by stretching slightly.
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    Cut into 1-inch slices.
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    Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan or greased muffin cups.
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    Cover and let rise until double, 35 to 40 minutes.
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    Heat oven to 375°.
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    Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
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    Frost while warm with quick white icing.
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    Sift a little confectioners sugar into a bowl.
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    Moisten with milk to spreading consistency.
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    Add flavoring.
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    Spread over slightly warm bread.