GIANT CINNAMON ROLL

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This must-try cinnamon roll is all about the pillowy texture, the sweet spices and the homemade caramel drizzle. -Leah Rekau, Taste of Home food stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in warm water and whipping cream until foamy. In another bowl, combine sugar and salt; add 3 cups flour, yeast mixture, egg and melted butter. Stir until moistened. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3-4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 2-in.-wide strips. Roll up 1 strip and place in the center of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; wrap remaining strips around center to form 1 giant roll. Cover with greased foil; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. If dough starts browning too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Cool on a wire rack., To prepare topping, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until it turns light amber. Add butter, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat; add cream while continuing to stir vigorously. Cool slightly. Pour 3/4 cup sauce over warm roll; sprinkle with salt. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.