Candy Cane Rolls
- 1 pkg yeast, active dry
- 1/4 cup water warm
- 3/4 cups milk warm
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 each eggs lightly beaten
- 3 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup candied cherries quartered
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Add warm milk, sugar, shortening, salt, egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
- Stir in cherries.
- Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down; let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into half.
- Roll each half into a 12x7-inch rectangle.
- Cut twelve 1-inch strips from each rectangle.
- Twist each strip and place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets, shaping one end like a cane.
- Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 375F (190C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely.
- Combine confectioner's sugar and milk; frost rolls.
yeast, water, milk, sugar, vegetable shortening, salt, eggs, flour, candied cherries, powdered sugar, milk
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/candy-cane-rolls-404 (may not work)