Sister Mary Augusta'S Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Name: Sister Mary Augusta'S Cinnamon Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 1 c. Spry or Crisco; 3 eggs; 3 tsp. salt; 2 c. cold mashed potatoes; 3 c. lukewarm potato water; 4 c. flour; 3 pkg. dry yeast; 4 more c. flour; additional flour; 2 lb. oleo; 1 1/2 lb. brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
1 c. Spry or Crisco
3 eggs
3 tsp. salt
2 c. cold mashed potatoes
3 c. lukewarm potato water
4 c. flour
3 pkg. dry yeast
4 more c. flour
additional flour
2 lb. oleo
1 1/2 lb. brown sugar

1
Cream sugar and Spry or Crisco.
2
Add eggs and mix well.
3
Add salt, potatoes and potato water.
4
Mix well.
5
Add 4 cups of flour and dry yeast; mix well.
6
Add 4 more cups flour.
7
Knead.
8
Add enough flour to stiffen and does not stick (can be a lot of flour) to fingers.
9
Place in warm place until double in bulk (2 1/2 to 3 hours).
10
Take portion, roll and spread with butter or oleo; sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
11
Roll as you do a jellyroll. Cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces.
12
Place in buttered pans that have the following mixture in them.

2687

kcal

Calories

Fat

597

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 1 c. Spry or Crisco, 3 eggs, 3 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Sister Mary Augusta'S Cinnamon Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sister Mary Augusta'S Cinnamon Buns

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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