Cinnamon Scrolls

Sugary, buttery, doughy goodness! 

Today I share my recipe for cinnamon scrolls. 

Be prepared to be addicted!

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Dough Ingredients:

• 7g or 1 packet of yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup scalded milk (just before boiling point)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour

Filling ingredients:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Icing Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 to 6 tablespoons water

Directions:

Dough:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and leave to sit. 
2. In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg. 
3. Add 2 cups of flour and mix with a fork until smooth. Then go ahead and add the yeast mixture. 
4. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle. You might have to switch to using clean hands.
5. Knead the dough on lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth ball of dough.
6. Place in well-greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Filling:

1. When doubled in size, punch down the dough. 
2. Roll out between two pieces of baking paper into a rectangle shape. 
3. Melt the butter in the microwave until soft, (this makes it easier to spread) and with a pastry brush, spread the melted butter all over dough. 
4. Sprinkle the sugar over the the buttered dough and then do the same with the cinnamon.
5. Beginning at the top of the rectangle, role up the dough and pinch the edge together to seal. 
6. Cut into 12 to 15 slices. at least 3-4 cm's in width.

Spray a baking dish of your choice and place the cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan.

Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

* Bake in a 180(fan forced) or 200 degree oven for 20-30mins, checking them for a golden colour in the last 10mins. *

Icing:

1. Mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. You might find the mixture is separating, so add 1 tablespoon of water  at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

Go eat, share with friends and E N J O Y! 

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