Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup boiling water; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
6 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Directions

1

Combine shortening, 1 cup sugar and salt in a large bowl; stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cool. Stir in eggs.
2

Combine yeast and 1 cup warm water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Stir into egg mixture. Gradually add flour, stirring until blended. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
3

Roll one-third of dough into a 14- x 10-inch rectangle. Brush with 1/2 cup melted butter; sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, starting at a long end; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place in 2 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans. Let rise and bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Stir together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and milk; drizzle glaze over warm rolls.