MAPLE ROLLS

1 pkg. dry yeast 1/2 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tsp. salt
5 to 5 1/2 cups flour
butter
maple sugar
maple syrup
cinnamon

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water (110š to 115š). Heat milk, sugar, shortening and salt.

When cool, add to the yeast mixture. Stir in flour and knead two minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down and divide in half. Roll out 1/2 inch thick, spread with butter and sprinkle with a mixture of maple syrup, maple sugar and cinnamon. Roll up dough and slice into 3/4 inch pieces. Place sliced rolls into pan and let rise 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Invert pan to remove. Ice with Maple Frosting.

MAPLE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. hot water

Heat butter until golden brown. Add syrup and sugar and beat, slowly adding hot water until icing spreads smoothly.

Source: Pennsylvania Maple Festival, Myersdale, PA