Candy Cane Rolls Recipe

Serves 24

Ingredients:

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 F)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 F)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup candied cherries, quartered
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

    • Instructions:

    1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
    2. Add warm milk, sugar, shortening, salt, egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
    3. Stir in cherries.
    4. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
    5. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
    6. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
    7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
    8. Punch dough down; let rest for about 10 minutes.
    9. Divide dough into half.
    10. Roll each half into a 12x7-inch rectangle.
    11. Cut twelve 1-inch strips from each rectangle.
    12. Twist each strip and place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets, shaping one end like a cane.
    13. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
    14. Bake at 375 F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    15. Cool completely.
    16. Combine confectioner's sugar and milk; frost rolls.