Morning Crispies

Name: Morning Crispies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°); 2 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.

These large cinnamon-sugar crispies make quite an impression on the table. Every bite melts in your mouth.—Emily Goad, Franklin, Indiana

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, oil, salt, eggs, extract and 2 cups flour; beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface, roll out into a 1/4-in.-thick rectangle. Spread with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar. Fold dough in half lengthwise; roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar.
4. Fold in half widthwise; roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread with remaining butter and sprinkle with 1/3 cup sugar. Fold in half lengthwise; roll out to an 18x10-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining 1/2 cup sugar; sprinkle half over the dough to within 1/4 in. of all edges.
5. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 1/2-in. slices and place on greased baking sheets (4 to 6 slices per sheet). Cover with waxed paper and flatten with palm of hand. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 pastry: 334 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.