Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare and shape these rolls the night before, then enjoy a warm treat for breakfast or brunch.


Cinnamon Rolls


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: Makes 24 rolls.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4  to 4-1/3 cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  package  active dry yeastOn Sale
  • 1  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  butterOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 2    eggsOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Powdered Sugar IcingOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and yeast; set aside. In a medium saucepan heat and stir milk, the 1/3 cup sugar, the 1/3 cup butter, and salt just until warm (120 to 130 degrees F.) and butter almost melts. Add milk mixture to dry mixture along with eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
2.
Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
3.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Lightly grease two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans.
4.
Roll each portion of the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Brush the 3 tablespoons melted butter over dough. Combine the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up into a spiral, starting from a long side. Seal seam. Slice each roll into 12 equal pieces. Place in prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 30 minutes).
5.
Bake in 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly; remove from pans. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing. If desired, serve warm. Makes 24 rolls.

Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare and shape rolls. Cover with oiled waxed paper, then plastic wrap. Chill 2 to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Prick any air bubbles with a wooden pick. Bake as directed.

Powdered Sugar Icing
In mixing bowl combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk or orange juice. Stir in additional milk or juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches drizzling consistency. Makes 1/2 cup.

Nutrition information
Calories 161, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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