Kalioppe's Cinnamon Dessert Rolls

Patricia Telesco

"A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook, pg. 172" Copyright: 1994

ROLLS:

1/4    cup warm water -- 105º - 115º f)

3       tablespoons sugar

1/4    cup sugar

2      envelopes active dry yeast

1 1/4 cup milk -- scalded

1       teaspoon salt

2       tablespoons butter -- softened

1       egg

2       teaspoons cinnamon

3/4    cup raisins -- optional

4       cups flour

3       tablespoons butter

        

ICING:

2       cups powdered sugar

1-tablespoon evaporated milk

1       tablespoon butter -- melted

1/2    cup chopped walnuts

1/2    cup chopped pecans

Dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the warm water.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Mix the yeast, milk, melted butter, salt, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a large bowl.  Mix in the flour a little at a time.  Cover the bowl with a warm, wet towel; let sit for 15 minutes.

Turn the dough onto a flat, floured surface; knead for 10 minutes.  Roll into a 15x9-inch rectangle.  Spread with the softened butter.  Mix the cinnamon and 1/4 cup of the sugar; sprinkle evenly on the dough.  Scatter raisins evenly.

Roll up lengthwise.  Cut into 12 slices.  Place in a greased 9x9-inch pan.  Cover; let rise in a warm place 20 minutes.

Place in a cold oven.  Set heat to 400º F.  Bake until golden brown, 20-30 minutes.  Brush tops with butter when removed from the oven.  Mix the powdered sugar, evaporated milk, and butter.  Drizzle over the top.  Sprinkle with nuts.  Serve warm if possible.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 428 Calories; 14g Fat (28.6% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 70g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 258mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES: Kalioppe makes these rolls whenever there is tension in the home or the need for improved finances.  She says the magic is aided if you work during a waxing to full Moon and on a day that is a multiple of 6.  Specifically for prosperity, she adds a penny to the dough.  Whoever finds the penny takes it with a portion of the pastry and buries it in a flower pot so money can "grow"!

Magical Attributes: Re-establishing harmony, prosperity.