Elephant Tracks

Directions

1. 1
   Combine scalded milk, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and shortening.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
4. 4
   Add to first mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in egg.
6. 6
   Add flour; work until smooth.
7. 7
   Put dough on floured board; let rest 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Mix together sugar and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Roll dough out into rectangular shape; brush with butter.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with some of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
11. 11
    Roll and cut slices 1-inch thick.
12. 12
    Put a generous amount of sugar on board.
13. 13
    Roll each slice until flat, 5 to 6-inch circle.
14. 14
    Put on greased baking sheet and let rise 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Bake at 300° for 12 minutes.