Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Cinnamon Rolls

Today it's gloomy and rainy outside so I decided to do a recipe that would make it not feel so depressing. So CINNAMON ROLLS it is! Just the thought of them make me smile :) This recipe makes what I think are the BEST cinnamon rolls ever! The recipe is a little time consuming, but when it's dark and gloomy outside you've got the time.



1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups dark brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the butter; stir until melted. Add water and let cool until lukewarm.

In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Divide dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a 12x9 inch rectangle.

In a bowl, stir together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Spread each piece with half of the butter, half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough, using a little water to seal the seam.

Cut each roll into 12 slices using a very sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls onto two 9x13 inch greased baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Frosting:

Combine confectioner’s sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add milk gradually until frosting reaches a spreading consistency.

Spread over warm (but not hot) cinnamon rolls.

Everytime I make these cinnamon rolls everybody seems to love them. And let's just say they don't last long!

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