Molasses Sticky Buns
Ingredients:
2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Molasses Sauce:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
Directions:
Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10-in. square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon;sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal.
Cut each loaf into six slices.
For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.
Yield: 1 dozen.
