SUGAR CINNAMON LOAF 
1/4 c. melted Crisco
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 beaten egg
1 pkg. granular yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 c. milk, scalded
3 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine cooled shortening, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and egg; add yeast softened in lukewarm water. Add alternately with flour. Knead lightly. Let rise in greased bowl until doubled. Punch down. Turn out on pastry cloth; let rest 10 minutes.

Roll in rectangle, 7 1/2 x 19 inches. Brush with milk. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll as for jelly roll; place in greased 10 x 5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled. Just before baking, brush loaf gently with cool melted butter; sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

 

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