BUTTERFLY CINNAMON ROLLS 
2 c. sifted enriched flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles texture of coarse corn meal. Combine egg and milk and stir in dry ingredients until just blended. Turn out on floured board or cloth. Pat out dough. Fold in half. Repeat 6 times. The last time roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon. Roll up and cut into 1 inch slices. Cut slit through center parallel to cut edges of slice down to but not through bottom layer of dough. Spread halves from center out on baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) until browned. 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 rolls.

 

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