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Cinnamon Rolls

Soft and sweet, Cinnamon Rolls go great with chili or as a special occasion breakfast
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rise Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Warm these wet ingredients to 120°-130°

  • 1 c milk
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1/4 c margarine or butter

Add to these dry ingredients

  • 4 c flour plus additional when rolling out
  • 1 T sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 1/2 T yeast make sure it's fresh

Spread and sprinkle these ingredients onto rolled-out dough

  • 1/4 c soft margarine or butter
  • 2/3 c brown sugar
  • 2 T cinnamon

Frosting ingredients

  • 1/3 c margarine or butter
  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • 1/2 t vanilla extract
  • 1 t almond extract
  • 1-2 T milk to thin as needed

Additional

  • 1 egg white beaten, for brushing onto rolls just prior to baking

Instructions
 

  • Warm milk, water, and margarine in saucepan until 120-130°
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm liquid over and mix thoroughly, adding more flour until the dough all comes together into a ball. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Smooth Crisco over ball of dough, place back into mixing bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 20 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 12"x18"). Spread margarine or butter over the whole rectangle. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle it all over.
  • Roll up the dough and slice into 2" wide rolls. Place in greased pan, allow to rise 20 minutes. Brush with an egg wash (beaten egg) and bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Combine the frosting ingredients, and using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Add the milk a little at a time to create a spreadable consistency. Spoon a dollop over each hot roll and spread it all over the rolls.