People Pleasing Cinnamon Rolls

Inhale the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls early in the morning. Accomplish the simple task easily, and to great applause, with this make-ahead bread recipe.


People Pleasing Cinnamon Rolls


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: Makes 16 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6-1/4  to 6-3/4 cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  packages  active dry yeastOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  milkOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  margarine or butterOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 3    eggsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  margarine or butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  ground cinnamon or finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate pieces, or raisins (optional)On Sale
  • 2  cups  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2  to 3 tablespoons  milkOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups of the flour and the yeast.
2.
In a saucepan heat the 1-1/2 cups milk, the 1/2 cup margarine, the 1/2 cup sugar, and salt just until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) and margarine is almost melted, stirring constantly. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
3.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
4.
For filling, in a small bowl combine the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cinnamon or orange peel, and the 2 teaspoons flour; set aside.
5.
Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface roll each half of the dough into a 12-inch square.
6.
Spread half of the filling over each dough square. If desired, sprinkle with half of the nuts, chocolate, or raisins. Roll each square up into a spiral; pinch edges to seal. Slice each roll into 8 pieces. Place 8 pieces in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Repeat with remaining pieces using another 13x9x2-inch pan or a 12-inch pizza pan.
7.
Cover loosely with clear plastic wrap, leaving room for rolls to rise. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Uncover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. (Or, dont chill dough. Instead, cover loosely; let rise in a warm place until nearly double, about 45 minutes). Break any surface bubbles with a greased toothpick.
8.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
9.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl combine powdered sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to make of drizzling consistency. Spread over rolls. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 423, Total Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 295 mg, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 8 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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