CARAMEL ROLLS 
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
3 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
10 c. sifted flour
1 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. butter
Melted butter
Ground cinnamon

Mix yeast in lukewarm water. Add 1/2 cup butter, shortening, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed. Gradually mix enough flour to make a soft dough leave the side of bowl. Place dough in lightly greased bowl, cover. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours.

Combine syrup, butter, brown sugar in saucepan; heat until dissolved. Pour syrup mixture in 9x13x2 inch greased pan. Cut dough into half and roll out on floured surface. Spread syrup mixture on dough, roll up and cut 12 slices.

Place in prepared pan and repeat remaining dough. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or golden brown. Remove at once from pans. Cool on racks over waxed paper. Makes 24 rolls.

 

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