Make these in the morning. The Fresh baked aroma will harass your sleeping guests out of bed and into the kitchen in no time. Make sure the coffee is ready!
Preheat oven to 230c/ 450f
Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2/3 a cup milk
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter – melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar – packed
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup Chocolate bits or raisins or sultanas (optional)
Sift flour, add baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening or margarine. Add milk all at once. Stir until flour is dampened. On a floured surface, pat or roll until dough is 1/4” thick. Brush surface with melted butter. Sprinkle with plenty of the filling mixture… cinnamon, sugar, chocolate bits , raisins or sultanas if desired.
Roll up dough in a jelly roll fashion and slice into 12 slices. Place in buttered cupcake tins. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing
Combine until smooth
- ½ cup confectionary sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese- softened
- Lightly drizzle icing over tops of warm cinnamon buns
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