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Directions:In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and the yeast. In saucepan heat milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, shortening, and salt til just warm (115-120ºF) Add to dry ingredients in mixer bowl , add egg and beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping sides of the bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough flour to make a moderately soft dough. Shape into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
Punch down, turn out on a lightly floured surface. Divide in half , cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Roll out one portion of dough at a time to a 12 inch square. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Spread half of this mixture on the first 12 inch square. Roll up lengthwise, jelly roll fashion. Pinch to seal ends. Cut into 12 rolls. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment, at least 3 inches apart . Cover with a parchment sheet and Flatten each to about 3 inches in diameter. (I use a Pyrex pan) Repeat with remaining dough and sugar mixture... Let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Cover with parchment. Press down again with the Pyrex pan to flatten to 1/8 inch thickness. Carefully remove paper. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over rolls. Cover with parchment and flatten again. Remove paper. Bake at 400ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly , then remove to cooling rack.ºº |
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Notes: My Dad used to make these in Florida and send us some each Christmas. I've never been able to make them as "neat and even" as his.. Must have been his engineering training. Or, he made 300 and picked out the exact matches for us??? Can be cooled and frozen for up to 2 months.
Lately have been making half sized rolls, just cut dough into 4 pieces, and use 1/4 of cinnamon/sugar mix instead of half.
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