GRANDMA'S CINNAMON ROLLS

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The secret to these rolls is the brown sugar sauce they're baked in. I serve them as dinner rolls as well as for special breakfast treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 15 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

DOUGH:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and water, butter, egg, salt and 1-1/2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. Combine filling ingredients; set aside. , Punch dough down and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15x8-in. rectangle; spread filling over dough. Roll up from the long side. Seal seam. Slice into 15 rolls; place with cut side down over topping. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; invert pan onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.