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Submitted by: Laura Witham from Anchorage, AK
Originally shared on the web 05/13/2021

3/4 c. warm water, 110 to 115 degrees
2 envs. active dry yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. cinnamon
3/4 c. apple butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
Garnish: additional cinnamon, 16-oz. container cream cheese icing

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except apple butter, brown sugar and garnish; mix until well blended. Knead for 10 minutes, or until dough is well formed. (If using a bread maker, set to dough setting; combine ingredients as above and process according to manufacturer’s directions. Continue as directed.) Place dough in a greased large bowl. Cover and let rise until double, 45 to 60 minutes; punch down. Remove dough to a floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll dough into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Spread apple butter evenly over dough; crumble brown sugar over it. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon to taste. Starting on one long edge, roll up dough jelly-roll style. Slice into 8 rounds; arrange in a well-greased 11"x7" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden. While still hot, spread with frosting. Makes 8 rolls.