Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup boiling water; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
6 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

1
Combine shortening, 1 cup sugar and salt in a large bowl; stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cool. Stir in eggs.
2
Combine yeast and 1 cup warm water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Stir into egg mixture. Gradually add flour, stirring until blended. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
3
Roll one-third of dough into a 14- x 10-inch rectangle. Brush with 1/2 cup melted butter; sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, starting at a long end; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place in 2 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans. Let rise and bake at 375u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Stir together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and milk; drizzle glaze over warm rolls.

1886

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Rolls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon Rolls

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