Christmas Tradition

Last week, our family "braved" the "frigid" Arizona temperatures and went and enjoyed the temple lights. Beautiful and it was nice to enjoy a light jacket. This is one of the most wonderful times of the year!

Ever since I was in probably High School, maybe younger, my parents have always had me make cinnamon rolls, I have used several recipes, but I have one that I LOVE!!!! I made several recipes last week, and will probably try to get some more made this week to take to neighbors and friends, but if you don't live in the area, or you are in need of a DELICIOUS recipe, here you go:

2 TBSP dry yeast
2 cups warm water
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup instant non-fat dry milk
2 eggs
6 to 7 cups flour

In mixing bowl, combine yeast and water, let stand for 5 minutes until yeast foams. Add sugar, butter, salt dry milk, eggs and 2 cups flour. Beat together until very smooth. Add 2 more cups flour and beat until smooth. Continue adding flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough is sticky and soft. Use as little flour as necessary. Knead until smooth and satiny. Allow to rise until double. Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half and roll each half to rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, nuts or raisins, if desired. Roll up, cut and place on greased baking sheets. Allow to rise again until double. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes (mine actually take about 20 minutes). When cooled frost with buttercream frosting. Note: Dough may be refrigerated overnight. . .Delicious.