easiest ever cinnamon rolls
This recipe was first given to me by a dear friend when we were stationed in Germany in the '80s. I tweaked it until it is as it reads here. These are great anytime, but my family traditionally expected these to be around to snack on when we decorated the Christmas tree and again as part of the Christmas morning breakfast spread. I love these with or without the pecans. This recipe looks like it has a lot of steps, but I promise, it is a snap. And sooooo good!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Um, yum!! Easy for sure... delicious definitely! These cinnamon rolls take a little effort and time, but they're by no means hard to make. The dough is soft and melts in your mouth. There's just enough butter and cinnamon for a wonderful gooey center. On top is a classic glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. If you have leftovers, they're fantastic heated in the microwave.
Ingredients
- CINNAMON ROLLS
- 1 package or 2 1/2 tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup powdered milk or buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 - 1 sticks butter, room temperature
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR GLAZE
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 teaspoons warm water
How To Make easiest ever cinnamon rolls
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Step 1To make the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Stir to make sure all of the yeast is dissolved. -
Step 2In a large bowl, add the yeast mixture to the powdered milk, 1/2 cup sugar, oil, and egg.
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Step 3Slowly add in 1 1/2 cups flour and work in until smooth. Gradually add 2 - 2 1/2 cups more flour until you get the dough to a good working consistency so that it is easy to handle. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 4Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
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Step 5Put the dough in a large lightly-oiled bowl. Cover and set in a warm place. Allow to rise until the dough has doubled in size.
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Step 6Turn the risen dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Then roll it out into a large rectangle.
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Step 7Generously spread the butter over the top of the dough. Combine the cinnamon and the remaining sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the butter. Sprinkle the chopped pecan pieces over the cinnamon-sugar mixture, if using.
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Step 8Beginning at the widest side, roll up as evenly and tightly as possible. Cut into rolls at 1-inch intervals with kitchen twine.
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Step 9Place in a greased baking dish or on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and set in a warm, dry place until doubled in size. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven to begin to cool.
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Step 10To prepare the glaze, add the vanilla to sifted confectioners' sugar in a small mixing bowl. VERY SLOWLY, add the warm water a teaspoon at a time until the mixture gets to a consistency to allow you to drizzle it over the warm cinnamon rolls. If you get it too thin, simply add more sugar.
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Step 11While still warm, drizzle the cinnamon rolls with the glaze.
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