Cinnamon Swirl Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Scald milk; stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt and shortening.
Cool to lukewarm.
Stir in egg, half the flour and yeast.
Beat with a spoon until smooth.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Place in a bowl and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Punch down and let rest 10 minutes.
Roll dough into a rectangle; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
Roll up starting at narrow side; pinch ends and place in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Brush top with butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon if desired.
Let rise until doubled and bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
Frost, if desired.
Yield:
1 loaf.