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Cinnamon Rolls (Biscuit method) Recipe

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Preheat oven to 450°
(using biscuit method)
Directions:
Directions:
SIFT TOGETHER:
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

CUT IN (to size of green peas, DO NOT OVERDO):
4 tbsp. margarine

STIR IN USING A FORK (stir in a circle until it forms a dough):
3/4 c. to 1 c. milk

KNEAD A FEW TIMES ON A VERY LIGHTLY FLOURED COUNTER TO MAKE A SMOOTH DOUGH. DON’T OVERDO! SHAPE THE DOUGH INTO A FAT RECTANGLE. ROLL OUT THE DOUGH ON THE FLOURED SURFACE UNTIL IT IS ABOUT 1/4in. THICK KEEPING IT IN A RECTANGULAR SHAPE. IT HELPS TO ONLY ROLL IN 2 OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.

SPREAD ABOUT 2 TBSP. OF MELTED MARGARINE ON TOP USING A PASTRY BRUSH.

SPRINKLE (onto margarine using more or less if you like):

1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

ROLL UP INTO A SPIRAL LOG.

CUT INTO ROLLS ABOUT 1 TO 1 AND 1/2in. THICK USING CROSSED PIECES OF THREAD METHOD. BAKE ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET 10 TO 12 MIN. OR UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

Icing
(make thick because you’re putting it on hot rolls)

MIX TOGETHER UNTIL SMOOTH:
2 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. soft margarine
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

 

 

 

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