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Ingredients
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⅔ cup sugar
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⅓ cup shortening
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup boiling water
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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3 eggs
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, shortening, salt and 1 cup boiling water; set aside.
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add eggs and the water/sugar mixture; beat well. Beat in 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix until a stiff dough has formed. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease three 8x8 inch baking pans.
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In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Roll dough into small balls. Dip balls in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Roll balls into 4 inch long cylinders and tie into knots. Place knots into prepared pans.
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Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
258 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 258 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 151mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 19g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 66mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.