Christmas Care-Roll

Soften 1 TB yeast in 1/4 c warm water. Combine (and then cool to lukewarm): 3/4 c hot scalded milk (before a boil) 3 TB shortening 2 TB sugar 1 ½ tsp salt Stir in 1 beaten egg and yeast mixture. Add 2½ -3 c flour. Topping: 3/4 c sugar ½ c brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 3/4 c chopped nuts Glaze: ½ c powdered sugar 2 tsp milk

Knead well (5-7 minutes). Place in a greased bowl. Let rise 1 hour. Line several round cake pans or pie pans with foil. Cut dough into pieces. Form into round strips 6-8 inches long and ½ inch thick. Dip in melted butter then topping, pressing into dough. Wind into flat coil in pan. Cover, let rise until double. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze.