Classic Cinnamon Rolls
To enjoy fresh rolls first thing in the morning, assemble the rolls the night before and then cover them loosely with plastic wrap instead of a damp towel.
Recipe Summary Classic Cinnamon Rolls
First Place Winner at the 2008 Iowa State Fair!Ingredients | Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll Coffee Carbs1 cup mashed potatoes1 cup reserved potato water¾ cup butter OR margarine¾ cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 cup hot water2 envelopes Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast½ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)2 eggs8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed½ cup butter OR margarine, softened1 cup sugar1 ½ teaspoons Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon3 cups powdered sugar6 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened1 teaspoon Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract5 tablespoons milk, or more as neededDirectionsCombine potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt and hot water in large mixing bowl. Stir until butter melts; set aside and let cool. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs, 2 cups flour and yeast mixture to potato mixture. Beat until well mixed. Continue adding flour, 1 cup at a time until soft dough forms.Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes), OR knead with electric mixer using dough hook. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover.Let rise in a warm, draft free area about 1 hour, until doubled in size. Punch dough down; divide in half.Roll one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread with half the butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half of the mixture over surface. Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing edges. Cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover.Let rise 30 to 45 minutes until nearly doubled.Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.Cool for 15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over rolls.2 medium potatoes yield about 1 cup mashed potatoes.Info | Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll Coffee Carbsprep:
30 mins
cook:
30 mins
additional:
1 hr 45 mins
total:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 rolls
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