Saturday, February 11, 2012

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is so good. And ready to pop in the oven first thing in the morning. I like these better than Cinnabon even.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla     
 FILLING:
  • 1/2 stick butter (soft)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Frosting:
  • 1 Stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk mixture. Add the sugar, 3 cups of flour, salt, eggs, and vanilla; stir well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
  3. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10x 14 inch rectangle.  Rub the 1/2 stick softened butter over the whole surface, except the top edge. In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and brown sugar and sprinkle over the rectangle.  Roll up the dough into a log and seal the seam.To seal the seam you can rub a little water on the unbuttered part.
  5. Cut the dough into 12 to 14 equal pieces; place the pieces in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to rise overnight.
  6. The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Take the rolls out of the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients to make the frosting and beat with a mixer until fluffy.

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