Meme's Cinnamony Yumminess

Meme's Cinnamon Rolls

"Meme, would you make us a batch of your famous Cinnamon Rolls?" Momma, my sister and I asked. "Why yes," replied Meme, "I just need you to find the recipe." After digging around in the small heap of recipes, we discovered the favorite.


First thing the next morning, wafts of cooking cinnamon rolls and freshly brewed breakfast coffee mingled together, arousing everyone's senses.


It's wasn't long before Meme had those puffy cinnamon daddies drizzled with icing and as pretty as a picture. Meme loves to serve her family; cooking deliciously tempting meals is one way she especially likes to do it.


No one had to be called to the breakfast table twice this morning. Everyone from Papa down to little baby Keith had their fill of warm, sticky sweetness.

For as long as I can remember, Daddy has always bragged on Meme's art of cooking these yummy rolls. He got to enjoy his boyhood breakfast again.

And never have I tasted any better yumminess!

Cinnamon Buns

8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons quick-rising yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups warm water (120-130 degrees)
2 eggs
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Filling:
2 to 4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins

Icing:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-6 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add warm water; beat just until moistened. Add eggs and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divine dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12 in. x 8 in. rectangle; brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with raisins.

3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over buns.

Yield: 2 dozen