Cinnamon Rolls

A wonderful recipe from the Tulsa Public School cafeterias. Goes great with the Bean Chowder recipe.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  ounce  yeast
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons powdered milk
• 4 -4 1⁄2 cups flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Cinnamon Mix

• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cinnamon

• Powdered sugar glaze

• 8  ounces powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
•  water or  milk

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water.
2. Add melted shortening and beaten egg.
3. Add flour, powdered milk and salt and mix thoroughly.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
5. Work down and roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon mix and roll up lengthwise.
7. Cut into 12 2 1/2-inch rolls.
8. Place on greased tray and let rise until doubled.
9. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
10. To make glaze, combine powdered sugar, melted butter and enough water or milk to make it a spreading consistency.