Cinnamon/Orange Rolls

 

After craving these for many months I finally broke down and made these sweet rolls. I used  the remaining mashed potatoes from another day because it makes the dough so soft. Since there are only two of us in the home I have been reluctant to make them, only because I knew that I wouldn't eat just one.  One of my solutions is to share with family and friends.  They were every bit as good as they sounded, nice and soft and filled with cinnamon and or orange.  Next time I'll do the Sticky Bun version!  ( I only made half of the recipe.)

Cinnamon Rolls

4 c. scalded milk  (Or 4 c, hot water and 1 c. powdered milk)

1 ½ c. sugar

2 t. salt

8 eggs, beaten

2 c. mashed potatoes

1 ½ c. shortening

½ c. warm water

2 pkg. yeast

6 c. whole wheat flour (or enough white flour to make a soft dough. approx. 9-10 c.)

 

Combine ingredients and let raise.  Roll out.  Sprinkle with butter, sugar, and cinnamon.  For orange rolls sprinkle with sugar and orange rind and some fresh squeezed orange juice. Roll and cut, place on a greased jelly roll pan and let raise once again.  Bake at 375 until golden brown.