Cinnamon Rolls
(from JamieA’s recipe box)
Prep time: 120 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 3.4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 .25 oz. package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- optional: 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 of 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until bubbly.
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Add melted butter, vanilla pudding, warm milk, egg, salt, and bread flour to bowl. Mix. Let rise for one hour.
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Roll dough into a 10×17 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup softened butter.
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In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Sprinkle mixture over dough.
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Roll up dough, beginning on the long side. Slice into 15 slices and place in a greased pan. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size — about 45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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While the rolls bake, stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and milk.
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Top baked rolls with frosting and serve.