The recipe you’ve provided is for Cinnamon Rolls adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens Old Fashioned Home Baking Cookbook. These rolls are renowned for their irresistible appeal, often dubbed “Lay’s Rolls” because, like the chips, it’s hard to stop at just one. They are a quintessential comfort food, perfect for various occasions including Christmas or as a delightful treat for weeknights.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Cinnamon Rolls (Bh&g)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 Rolls
- Category: Yeast Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 448.4
- Fat: 13.7g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 69.7mg
- Sodium: 122.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 75.9g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 42g
- Protein: 6.4g
Ingredients:
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Sweet Dough:
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Milk
- Sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Eggs
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Filling:
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Optional: apples, raisins, cocoa powder, nutmeg
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Icing:
- Powdered sugar
- Pure vanilla extract
- Optional: coffee, melted chocolate
Instructions:
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Prepare Sweet Dough:
- Combine flour and yeast, then add warm milk mixture.
- Beat, add eggs, beat again, and knead until elastic.
- Let rise until doubled.
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Prepare Rolls:
- Roll dough, spread butter, sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Add optional ingredients, roll tightly, cut into pieces.
- Arrange in pans, let rise, then bake.
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Make Icing:
- Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and liquid.
- Adjust consistency, add optional melted chocolate.
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Serve:
- Drizzle or pipe icing over cooled rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
These Cinnamon Rolls are a labor of love, combining soft, fluffy dough with a sweet, aromatic filling. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma and satisfy your craving for a delicious, homemade treat. Adjustments can be made to suit preferences, such as adding fruit or chocolate variations to enhance the flavors. These rolls are sure to become a cherished recipe in your baking repertoire, inviting family and friends to gather around and indulge in a taste of homemade goodness.