Cinnamon buns

Cinnamon buns

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 Tbsp
• cinnamon - 1 item
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 7 c
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• melted butter - 6 Tbsp
• shortening - 6 Tbsp
• raisins - 1 c
• nuts optional - 1 item
• beaten eggs - 3 item
• yeast - 2 Tbsp
• lukewarm water - 1 c
• scalded milk - 1 c

How to make cinnamon buns:

Mix yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and warm water; set aside. Scald milk; add shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add 2 cups flour to make a batter. Add yeast mixture and beaten eggs; beat well. Add 5 more cups flour or enough to make a soft dough. Knead and place in greased bowl. Cover and rise about 2 hours. Roll about 1/4-inch and spread with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon; add nuts or raisins if desired. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Weeknight, Yeast breads.