SCANDINAVIAN CINNAMON ROLLS

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These rolls have been a family favorite since I started baking them more than 35 years ago. They're so easy to do-especially for first-time yeast bakers-because they require no kneading.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture, milk and egg yolks; stir to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over each piece. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting at the long end. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. For glaze, cream sugar and butter in a bowl. Add vanilla and milk; beat until smooth. Remove rolls to a wire rack; spread with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.