I love, love, love cinnamon rolls! I got this recipe from my aunt, and they always turn out perfectly. I alter this recipe a lot, so it's very versitile.
You Need:
4 t. yeast
1 c. warm water
1 c. warm milk
2/3 c. sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2/3 c. shortning or butter
7 c. flour
Dough Enhancer (optional)
brown sugar, sugar, butter and cinnamon
Combine the yeast, water, milk, sugar, and salt in mixer with a dough hook. Add in 3 cups of flour and the shortning.
Mix a little bit, then add the eggs.
Add the rest of the flour and the dough enhancer.
Knead for 6-8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
I love this part! So beautiful. Punch down. Spray a counter top with cooking spray. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
Spread about 1/4 to 1/2 cup softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle liberally with sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. (I use about 1/2 c. each sugar and 2 T. cinnamon.)
Roll up starting with one long side.
To cut, I take a long piece of dental floss and scoot it under the edge of the dough. I cross it over the top and pull the floss taught. It slices right through, doesn't squish like a knife and is more even. I couldn't get a picture, though, because I didn't have anyone else around to take pictures of the process. Lay the cut rolls on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
Cover and let rise til doubled, about 45 minutes. I forgot to take a picture of that part, but they were all touching at the edges. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. They should be evenly golden brown.
Frost with
Cream Cheese Frosting, and enjoy. To reheat, place one on a plate and microwave for about 20 seconds. YUMMY!!! So good that you won't want to share!
Close ups of the cinnamon-y, frosting-y goodness!
