Mrs. Baker's Sticky Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• in a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, shortening, salt and 1 cup boiling water; set aside.
• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. add eggs and the water/sugar mixture; beat well. beat in 2 cups flour. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. mix until a stiff dough has formed. cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease three 8x8 inch baking pans.
• in a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. roll dough into small balls. dip balls in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar. roll balls into 4 inch long cylinders and tie into knots. place knots into prepared pans.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden. serve warm.