INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups all- purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pc egg
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp iodized salt
- Vegetable oil, for oiling dough and board
HOW TO COOK:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all- purpose flour, sugar, salt, 1/4 cup shortening, vegetable oil, egg, yeast, vanilla, and water.
- Knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide into 2 portions and set aside.
- In a bowl, prepare shortening mixture by mixing together 3/4 cup shortening and cake flour.
- Divide into 2 portions and set aside.
- Oil the table.
- Roll out each portion of the dough onto a lightly floured board.
- Spread the shortening mixture.
- Gather the edges of the dough together to enclose the shortening mixture.
- Put oil on top of the dough and allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Roll out dough thinly on an oiled board.
- Brush dough surfaces with more oil.
- Roll tightly like a jelly roll (makes 2 rolls about 1 inch thick).
- Brush top of dough again with oil.
- Allow dough to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cut dough crosswise to desired portions.
- Brush surface again with oil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll out each portion.
- Dip one side in sugar.
- Transfer to greased baking sheets.
- Bake in a 350 F or 176 C oven for 10-12 minutes or until done.
- Allow to cool and serve. Enjoy!
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