Mariah's Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (1/2 ounce) packages dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)
• 6 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 1 1/2 pkg dry yeast.
• 2 2 teaspoons sugar.
• 3 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
• 4 dissolve thoroughly and let stand 10 minutes or more.
• 5 scald milk; add shortening, sugar and salt. cool to lukewarm or 75 degrees. add enough flour to make a thick batter. thoroughly stir yeast mixture and ass to above mixture. then add beaten eggs and lemon rinds (if used); beat thoroughly. then add enough flour to make a soft dough. tun on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and velvety. place in a large greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk. punch down and let rise again. then shape into desired rolls.
• 6 roll light mixture 1/2 inch thick. spread with melted butter and sprinkle liberally with sugar and cinnamon. roll as a jelly roll. cut in 3/4 inch slices. place in buttered pan, cut side up. let rise until light and bake at 350 for 35 minuted or until done.