Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg active dry yeast; 1/2 C lukewarm water; 1/2 C scalded milk; 1/3 C vegetable shortening; 1/4 C packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 3 to 3 1/2 C all-purpose flour; 3/4 c quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked; 2 tblspns butter, melted; Filling:; 1 c packed brown sugar; 1/3 c butter, softened; 1/4 c raisins; 2 tsps cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 C lukewarm water
1/2 C scalded milk
1/3 C vegetable shortening
1/4 C packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 to 3 1/2 C all-purpose flour
3/4 c quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
2 tblspns butter, melted
Filling:
1 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c butter, softened
1/4 c raisins
2 tsps cinnamon

1
Dissolve yeast in water. Pour milk over shortening, sugar and salt, stirring to melt shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add eggs and 1 cup flour and mix well. Add dissolved yeast and oats. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2
Knead on floured surface 8 to 10 min. until smooth/elastic. Shape into a ball and place in greased large bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hr or until doubled in size.
3
Punch dough down. Cover. Let rest 10 min. Divide dough in half. Roll each half to form 2 12-inch squares. Brush each square with 1 tblspn melted butter.
4
For filling, combine all ingredients. Sprinkle 1/2 filling onto each square. Roll up and slice each log into 12 1-inch slices. Place in 2 greased 8-inch square baking pans. Cover; let rise 45 min or until doubled in size.
5
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 25-30 min. Immediately invert pans to remove rolls. Ice with thin confectioners sugar glaze, if desired.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg active dry yeast, 1/2 C lukewarm water, 1/2 C scalded milk, 1/3 C vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls

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