Never Fail Rolls

Name: Never Fail Rolls
Ingredients: 1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 1/4 c. shortening or margarine; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 c. boiling water or milk; 1 beaten egg; 3 1/2 c. sifted flour (or until dough is smooth); brown sugar and cinnamon mixture; powdered sugar for frosting

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. lukewarm water
1/4 c. shortening or margarine
1 1/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. boiling water or milk
1 beaten egg
3 1/2 c. sifted flour (or until dough is smooth)
brown sugar and cinnamon mixture
powdered sugar for frosting

Directions

1

Mix shortening, salt and sugar.
2

Add boiling water.
3

Let cool.
4

Add yeast, beaten egg and flour.
5

Grease bowl with shortening.
6

Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
7

Roll out 1/2 inch thick and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture (you can add raisins and nuts at this point).
8

Roll and cut 3/4 inch thick.
9

Grease baking pan.
10

Place roll in pan and let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).
11

Makes 12 large rolls.
12

Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
13

Frost with powdered sugar.
14

Dough can be stored in refrigerator overnight and rolled out the next day.