CAROL'S CINNAMON ROLLS

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There's no way else to say it, these homemade cinnamon rolls are scrumptiously delicious. The raisins and nuts, mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter is the perfect filling. We opted for pecans and loved the crunch. Not a fan of raisins or nuts? No worries, leave them out. These cinnamon rolls will be just as good. The...

Provided by Carol Jesmer

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 22

BREAD INGREDIENTS
4 Tbsp melted butter
4 Tbsp water
1/2 box pudding mix (I use vanilla or butterscotch); 3.4 oz
1 c milk
1 medium egg
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 c bread flour (I use all-purpose)
2 1/2 tsp yeast (I use dry yeast, sometimes rapid rise)
FILLING INGREDIENTS
1/2 c softened butter
1 c brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 c raisins (optional)
FOR FROSTING
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 c softened butter
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. For rolls, place ingredients in machine following the order of your machine.
  • 2. Set on dough cycle.
  • 3. After dough cycle, remove from machine and place on a lightly floured surface.
  • 4. Roll out to about a 17 x 10 rectangle.
  • 5. For filling, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • 6. Spread softened butter over dough.
  • 7. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • 8. I add nuts and raisins.
  • 9. Roll tightly from the long end.
  • 10. Pinch the edges closed when completely rolled.
  • 11. Slice the dough into about 1/2 inch slices or larger depending on how big you want to make them.
  • 12. Place into cake pans (I use a greased 9x13 pan). Sometimes I can get as many as 20 rolls to a batch. You may need two pans.
  • 13. Let rise until doubled.
  • 14. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • 15. For frosting, combine the frosting ingredients.
  • 16. Spread on warm rolls.
  • 17. They are best if eaten fresh, but 10 -15 seconds in the microwave will soften them up.

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