Sweet Roll Dough

This bread recipe is from The Alaskan Grub-Box by Sis Laraux who collected and compiled delicious recipes from her friends and relatives. This sweet roll dough recipe is from Evelyn Elliott. Bake and enjoy. Quyana!

Sweet Roll Dough

(Friendship – Large Batch. Tea Rings or Sweet Rolls)

1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk

2 qt. hot water

1 c. vegetable oil

3 beaten eggs

2 tsp. yeast

Approximately 5 lb. flour

Mix together Eagle Brand milk and hot water in large bowl. When cool to warm temperature, add oil, eggs and yeast. Stir, then add flour. Work by hand; may be a little sticky. Coat with shortening. Set aside to raise.

To make Tea Rings: Roll out ¼ batch of dough 8 x 14. Spread with butter and margarine. Sprinkle cinnamon/sugar mixture over top, spreading raisins or chopped pecans. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Roll carefully into tubular form, then into circular shape. Cut into slices ¾-inch. Place in greased pan. Pat with shortening. Raise, covered with cloth, until double in size. Bake at 375˚F approximately 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. While warm, may be topped with a light powdered sugar frosting adding orange juice.