MOTHER'S CINNAMON ROLLS

Mother's Cinnamon Rolls image

"I'm a busy wife, mother and nurse, but I love to cook and bake when I can," explains Deanitta Clemmons from Brownsville, Indiana. "It's a thrill to serve these scrumptious rolls to my family and guests." For quicker preparation, substitute frozen bread dough.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins, optional
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat on low for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll out each half into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine remaining filling ingredients; sprinkle over butter. Roll up from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices; place with cut side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Combine the icing ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.