On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:03:32 -0600, Damaeus
> wrote:

> How do you make from scratch the cinnamon rolls that you cut in strips and
> sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar before rolling up without having them
> turn out to look like the Tower of Babel after baking?
>
You fill and roll the dough *before* you cut them! Then they go into
the pan for their last rise and bake it. I use the Paula Deen recipe
with a couple of minor alterations for personal taste.

Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
12 to 15 servings

Prep Time: 20 min Inactive Prep Time: 1 hr 0 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Level: Intermediate

Ingredients



Dough:

" 1/4-ounce package yeast
" 1/2 cup warm water
" 1/2 cup scalded milk
" 1/4 cup sugar
" 1/3 cup butter or shortening
" 1 teaspoon salt
" 1 egg
" 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:

" 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for pan
" 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
" 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
" 3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans, optional

Glaze:

" 4 tablespoons butter
" 2 cups powdered sugar
" 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
" 3 to 6 tablespoons hot water

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In a
large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg. Add 2 cups
of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining
flour until dough is easy to handle. Knead dough on lightly floured
surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Place in well-greased bowl, cover and
let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled in size, punch down dough. Roll out on a floured surface
into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread melted butter all over dough.
Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle
with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired. Beginning at the 15-inch
side, role up dough and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to
15 slices.

Coat the bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise
until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake for about 30 minutes
or until nicely browned.

Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add hot water 1
tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency.
Spread over slightly cooled rolls.




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