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Miller & Paine cinnamon rolls

M & P Cinnamon Rolls

Miller & Paine department store was very famous for was their cinnamon rolls. Here it the recipe that was rumored to have been used to create these wonderful pastries.  They were the predecessor of Cinnabon. 

Course Breads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cake yeast
  • 2 ½ cups warm water 105 degrees – not hotter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup soft butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups flour
  • 5 tablespoons melted shortening
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ tablespoon soft butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon

Method

  1. Dissolve yeast in water. Add 3 cups sifted flour and eggs. Beat well.
  2. Add sugar, salt, and shortening. Then add last 3 cups flour. Mix.

  3. Let rise to double size. About 45 minutes.

  4. Work down and let rise again. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Cover rolled out portion with 1/2 cup soft butter and sprinkle with the mixture of 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Roll tightly, sealing edge.
  6. Cut into 1-inch pieces for a shallow pan or 2-inch pieces for a loaf pan.
  7. Mix brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of soft butter. Heat together, then put in the bottom of the pan and place rolls on top.
  8. Bake about 30-35 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until done.
  9. Turn upside down onto a waxed sheet before removing from the pan.