Cinnamon Leaf Ring

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. milk, scalded
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. butter or regular margarine
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 egg yolks or 2 eggs, beaten
  • 6 c. sifted flour
  • 1 c. melted butter or regular margarine

Instructions

  1. Cool milk to lukewarm (110°); sprinkle yeast over top.
  2. Let stand to soften.
  3. Cream shortening and 1/4 cup butter; add 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
  4. Cream together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg yolks, yeast mixture and enough flour to make soft dough.
  6. Knead until smooth and elastic on lightly floured cloth or board.
  7. Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half.
  8. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  9. Cut into rounds with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
  10. Dip each round in melted butter and then in combined 2 tablespoons cinnamon and 2 cups sugar.
  11. Place rounds on end in 2 well-buttered 8 1/2-inch ring molds.
  12. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  13. Bake in 350° oven for 25 minutes or until done.
  14. Cool in pans on racks a few minutes.
  15. Turn out on racks.
  16. Makes 2 coffee cakes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

974 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 70.1g 90% DV
Carbs 73.6g 27% DV
Fiber 21.9g 78% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 135mg 6% DV
Potassium 564.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 14mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 442.5mg 34% DV
Iron 7.8mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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