Hometown Treasures
If you have visited Logan’s Creek in A Small Town Somewhere, then you know the strong group of women that support the main character Abby Rose Carter. They are called the Leading Ladies, and lead they do in this small town. They are strong-willed, stand for what they believe in, and fight till the job is done. But on the flip side, they are free-spirited and fun to be around. They are always up for an adventure.
Hence... the Leading Ladies!
Grandma's Rolls
Pour 2 cups hot water or scalded milk over:
¾ cup shortening
½ cup sugar*
3 teaspoon salt
Cool to lukewarm, then add
Add about 7 or 8 cups sifted flour
To make easily handled dough
Knead on floured board until dough springs back to touch
Place in greased bowl.
Let rise, punch and make into rolls.
Let rise again to double in size.
Bake 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes
For family Secret Cinnamon Rolls use above recipe:
*¾ cup sugar when making Cinnamon Rolls instead of the called for ½ cup for Grandma’s Rolls
After rising in bowl, take about ¼ of dough;
Roll out on board
Brush with melted butter
Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture (a 50/50 mixture)
Then lightly sprinkle with sugar again.
Roll dough up and slice about 1 ½ inch slices in order to make the cinnamon rolls.
Put in baking pan and let rise again.
Bake 450 degrees about 15 minutes until browned
Fix glaze with powdered sugar, little butter, little milk and vanilla. Mix well then pour over slightly warm cinnamon rolls.