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Elizabeth's Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. sugar
1 stick margarine
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg, slightly beaten
5 c. four, then 4 to 4 1/2 c. flour

Topping: Mix 3/4 cup sugar and 1+ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Directions:
In a very large bowl, place hot water. Add sugar and margarine; stir until blended. Mix yeast into cold water, stirring until dissolved. Add to hot water mixture. Add egg; stir in 5 cups flour. Mix well. Gradually add rest of flour, 1 cup at a time. Mixture can be handled, but will be sticky. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Next day: Place half of dough on well-floured surface. Roll into rectangle, approximately 3/4 inch high. Spread top with 1/2 stick margarine (softened). Sprinkle half of topping mix over margarine. Roll into jelly roll (long way). Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Place into well-greased muffin tins. Repeat with other half of dough. Let rise till doubled (about 1 hour). Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from tins immediately. Serve hot.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 2 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe dates back to Elizabeth Walpole. All of her children make it for special dinners. Typically each one's rolls come out differently, but they are always delicious!

 

 

 

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