Cinnamon Rolls
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"These always bring ooh's and aah's from guests!"
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup milk, scalded
1 cup lukewarm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
7 cups flourFILLING
6 tablespoons melted butter
1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins, optionalIn large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, and salt. Scald milk and pour over shortening mixture.
Combine yeast and warm water and set aside to dissolve.
When milk mixture has cooled, add beaten eggs, dissolved yeast, and nutmeg, if using. Beat well.
Gradually add flour, beating well. Turn onto floured surface and knead lightly, adding only enough flour so dough can be handled. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 2 hours.
Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle with raisins, if using. Roll up like jelly roll and cut slices 1/2-inch thick.
Place slices 1-inch apart in greased baking pans. Let rise about 1 hour.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen