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HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS 
4 1/4 to 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
6 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 recipe Maple Nut Glaze or Powdered Sugar Glaze (see below)

Step 1: In a large mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour and yeast. Heat the milk, granulated sugar, the 1/4 cup butter and salt just until mixture is warm (120 to 130°F) and the butter is almost melted, stirring constantly.

Step 2: Add milk mixture to flour mixture; add eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds; scrape sides of bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. (Dough will be soft.) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball.

Step 3: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 to 1 1/2 hours). (The dough is ready for shaping when you can lightly and quickly press two fingers 1/2 inch into dough and indentation remains.)

Step 4: Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough in half; shape each half into a smooth ball. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5: On lightly floured surface roll half the dough to 12x8-inches. Spread with 3 tablespoons softened butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over rectangle. Roll up from a short side. Seal edges. Make a second roll with remaining dough, butter and sugar mixture.

Step 6: Slice each dough roll into 8 pieces. Arrange slices, cut side down, in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Cover; let rise until nearly double (about 30 minutes).

Step 7: Bake rolls in a 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Invert at once onto a wire rack. Cool slightly. Drizzle rolls with Maple Nut Glaze or Powdered Sugar Glaze. Serve warm.

Makes 16 rolls.

MAPLE NUT GLAZE:

1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup or 1/2 tsp. maple extract
2 to 3 tsp. water or milk
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

In small bowl combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/2 teaspoon maple extract and enough water or milk (2 to 3 teaspoons) for drizzling consistency. Stir in 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans.

POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE:

1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 to 4 tsp. milk

Combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and enough milk (about 3 to 4 teaspoons) for drizzling consistency.

FREEZING AND REHEATING:

Bake and cool rolls as directed, do not glaze. Wrap in moisture and vapor proof wrap. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat in a conventional oven, wrap frozen rolls in foil. Place in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until warm. Drizzle with your choice of glaze.

To reheat in a microwave oven, wrap 2 of the frozen rolls in microwave-safe paper towels. Micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until warm. Drizzle with glaze.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

recipe reviews
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
   #81588
 Jess (Nevada) says:
This recipe is great! They are fairly easy to make and they taste DELICIOUS! Thanks :)
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 Snazzygirl (Michigan) says:
Ive made these rolls at least 3 times. they are delicious and were gone almost as soon as they were done. The recipe was easy to use. My brother and his friends told me to make some more. Thanks
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 Zaenb (Michigan) says:
All I can say is WOW! I'm not gonna lie. First time I make this recipe and it comes out perfect, so moist... And flat out delicious! I put my own twist and added chopped walnuts and pecans. Absolutely scrumptious!
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 Kirstie (Colorado) says:
I love this recipe! It is so easy to make! thanks!
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 Amanda Potter (California) says:
I've been making cinnamon rolls for years. These, however, top any I've ever made. It's because they are so exceptionally moist. Thanks for this yummy recipe. Cinnamon rolls are my favorite sweet treat.
 #181359
 Nicole (Illinois) replies:
Do you have to proof the yeast in this recipe? I don't see it listed in the instructions. Thought I would ask you since you make it a lot.
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 Grady (South Carolina) says:
AMAZING!!! I doubled the yeast. To make them even bigger, lighter and fluffier also I cut each roll into 6 not 8 for an even dozen. One of the best Cinnamon Rolls I ever ate!!! BRAVO!
   #112477
 Char (Michigan) says:
Very good recipe. They turned out perfect. I followed the directions and did not change a thing.
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 Cynthia (Missouri) says:
I HAVE MADE MANY recipes over the years BUT THIS ONE IS BY FAR the most excellent recipe that is EASY and DELICIOUS!!!!!!
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 Sarah (Kansas) says:
Absolutely wonderful recipe! Just made these and they turned out fantastic!
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 KandaceS (Indiana) says:
For years I have tried many cinnamon roll recipies, even one from Paula Dean, and All of them have turned out hard and dry (Jiffy Mix). But just reading the recipe here, this promises to be a good one. Will let you know how it turns out! Can't wait to try the maple nut glaze!
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 Mariam (Egypt) says:
Amazing recipe! I made these rolls today and they were easy and fun to bake and they taste delicious. Thank you so much.
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 Barb (Kansas) says:
The best cinnamon roll recipe ever. Just made them and I might add the very first time I ever made homemade cinnamon rolls, and I will always use this recipe for now on. They are really moist and the best cinnamon rolls I or my family had ever had, thanks for the recipe, it is now going in my recipe file.
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 Debbie says:
Best I ever made!
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 Zaynab Tav says:
I made these and they came out great, super easy!
   #154361
 Zaynab Tav says:
This recipe turned out great and I've made it three times. It's super easy. The only thing you need to be careful about is undercooking it. Other than that its hard to screw up.

 

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