Cinnamon Rolls / Cinnamon Swirls

Cinnamon Swirls

Recipe:

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 1/4 ounce package yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup scalded milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or shortening
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

• 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for pan
• 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans, optional

Glaze:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp hot water
• 2 tbsp hot milk

Method:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
• In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg.
• Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth.
• Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle. 
• Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• When doubled in size, punch down dough.
• Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle.
• Spread melted butter all over dough.
• Mix sugar & cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough.
• Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired.
• Beginning at the 15-inch side, role up dough and pinch edge together to seal.
• Cut into 12 to 15 slices.
• Coat the bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
• Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
• Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
• Add hot water 1 tbsp at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency.
• Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

¬ Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen