Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup butter (softened (not margarine))
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 11x8.5 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar, set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour and salt.
  • Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until crumbly and it resembles wet sand.
  • Stir in the water and form a dough.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface.
  • Separate the dough into 2 even portions.
  • Roll each dough ball, one at a time into a rectangle. The dough should be thin. Try to get it to be 13 x 9 inches or larger. It should be about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of softened butter over rectangle then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over butter.
  • Roll jelly-roll style into a log.
  • Pinch ends closed and place in prepared pan seam side down. Repeat process with the second ball of dough.
  • Place the second 'log' in the same casserole dish. Decorate the top with dough scraps if desired.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top of the roll is golden.