Bread
Sweet Rolls
by Grandma Vincent
Ingredients
- 1 qt. milk, scalded
- 2 pkg. yeast
- 1 c. shortening
- pinch of nutmeg (⅛ tsp)
- 1 c. sugar
- ½ c. warm water
- 1 Tbs. salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 10-12 c. flour (make dough sticky)
- 1 lb. raisins (optional)
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
Directions
Dissolve 2 packages yeast in ½ c. warm water and sprinkle a small amount of the sugar on top. Set aside. Mix scalded milk, shortening, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Beat 4 eggs and add to mixture. Add yeast and water and mix. Mix in 1 tsp. vanilla. Add enough flour to make dough "sticky". If desired, add raisins. Let rise until dough doubles in size (2-2 ½ hours). Divide into 2 or 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle. Brush dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. Roll up and cut into rolls ¾ inch. Place in greased pan. Let rolls rise 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes. Frost while warm.