Mrs. Baker's Sticky Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, shortening, salt, and 1 cup boiling water. Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add eggs and the cooled water/sugar mixture to the yeast mixture; beat well with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Recipe View Gradually add 2 cups of flour, beating until smooth. Continue adding the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a stiff but manageable dough forms.

Recipe View Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.

Recipe View Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease three 8x8 inch baking pans.

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

Recipe View Punch down dough and divide it into three equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 4x12 inch rectangle.

Recipe View Brush each rectangle with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Recipe View Roll dough tightly into a log along the long edge. Cut each log into 1-inch thick slices.

Recipe View Place cinnamon roll slices into prepared pans, spacing them slightly apart.

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Enjoy warm!