I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Cinnamon Rolls

When baking these, the smell alone will bring your neighbors running with a fork & plate in hand. They are so good.


CINNAMON ROLLS
(makes 18)

Rolls Ingredients:

*1/2 cup very warm (but not hot) water

*1 tablespoon granulated sugar

*1 (.25 ounce) active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1 (3.4 ounce package instant vanilla puddling

*1 cup very warm (but not hot) milk

*1 large egg, room temperature is best

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*4 cups bread flour (all purpose will work too)

Filling Ingredients:

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*1 cup light brown sugar

*4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Frosting Ingredients:

*1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

*1/4 butter softened

*1 cup powdered sugar

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*1 1/2 teaspoons milk or heavy cream (a little more if needed)


Roll Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, water, sugar and yeast, mix slightly.

~Allow to proof or bubble, about 10 minutes.

~Add in melted butter, vanilla pudding, milk, egg, salt, and flour, mix until it starts to come together.

~Using a dough hook (or by hand), knead dough for 6-8 minutes with dough hook or 10 minutes by hand (until dough is smooth and elastic).

~Place in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel.

~Place in a draft free area for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until dough is doubled.

~Place on a lightly floured surface, cover with a clean towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

~Roll Dough out into a 17x10 inch rectangle.

~Spread with softened butter.

~Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.

~Sprinkle evenly with pecans

~Roll up dough a little tight, beginning with long side.

~Grease a 9x13 inch pan (I use a little larger pan)

~Slice into 16 1-inch slices and place in prepared pan.

~Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rise untiled double about 1 hour.

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth (add a few more drops of milk if needed).

~Spread on warm rolls.


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