Cinnamon Rolls

This is a family recipe that my sister-in-law made for a big family get together we had on Sunday.  They are delicious!

Cinnamon Rolls

(Neva Mae Brandt Herbert) 

1/2 c shortening

1/2 c sugar

1 egg

1 T yeast in 1/2 c warm water & 1/2 tsp sugar (let sit 10 minutes)

8 c flour

2 c warm water

1 1/2 tsp salt 

Combine all ingredients.  Raise and knead down.  Rise again and roll out on floured surface.  Cover with butter, cinnamon, and sugar (You can use brown sugar).  Roll up and cut into 1" wide slices.*  Melt butter in pans and dip top of roll in butter and turn up in pans.  Bake at 425 for 10 - 15 minutes.  Cover with icing immediately as they come out of the oven. 

Icing:

2 c powdered sugar

4 T water (not more than)

(If you want to make it richer 2 T butter or cream cheese [both of these need to be at room temperature] – this can be more if you want) 

Don’t make it too runny.

*Tip for cutting rolls into 1" wide slices.  Use a piece of floss (no flavor, plain, waxed) about 12" long.  Place under the rolls, then cross on top in a tying motion.  This creates a clean, fast, and easy cut.

Definition:

Knead: to work dough into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.