Rolls - Cinnamon Rolls

1 cup milk (scalded)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg dry yeast
1 egg (well beaten)
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
3 1/2 cups flour

Combine milk, sugar, salt and butter and let cool.

Dissolve yeast with warm water and 1 tsp sugar.  Stir into the milk mixture and add 1 cup of flour to make a batter.  Add egg and rest of flour.  Turn onto floured board and knead until smooth.  May need a bit more flour.  Turn into a greased bowl.  Brush with soft shortening.  Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.

Punch dough down and let rest 10 minutes.  Roll out about 1/4 inch thick.  Spread with butter and brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon.  Beginning with the long edge, roll dough  up, pinching the edges.  Cut into 12 - 15 slices.

Combine 1/2 cup butter (melted) with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 Tbsp corn syrup.  Pour into 9 x 13" pan and then add sliced rolls.  Place rolls close together and then allow to sit in a warm place to double in size.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until lightly browned.  When slightly cooled, frost with the following glaze:

4 Tbsp butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
4 Tbsp hot water

These rolls were certainly a special treat when we were young.  In 2011, I plan to work on perfecting some of Grandma's recipes.  Wish me luck!