Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Cinnamon Rolls

2 Tbs. yeast
1 ¼ cup warm water
½ cup sugar
½ cup shortening
3 eggs – beaten
2 tsp. salt
4 ½ cup flour
1 cube butter, melted
Cinnamon
Brown sugar
Nuts, Raisins - optional

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, shortening, salt and eggs. Add flour a little at a time. Mix well. Cover with damp cloth (or large Tupperware bowl, sealed tight) and place in fridge overnight. 3 ½ hours before time to serve, take out dough and roll out into rectangle. Spread with 1 cube melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon (nuts and raisins optional). Roll up and cut. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes.

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