Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls With Vanilla Frosting

Name: Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls With Vanilla Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: American,Scandinavian
Ingredients: 3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water, about 105 F; 1/2 cup shortening, or unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 large egg, beaten; 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, more or less as needed; Cooking spray, for greasing; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted, more or less as needed; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed, more or less as needed; 1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon; Raisins, optional; 2 cups confectioner's sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, or cream

Classic cinnamon rolls feature a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon filling, optionally with raisins, topped with a smooth vanilla frosting.

⭐ 4.1 (75 reviews) Prep: 45 minCook: 30 minTotal: 225 minYields: 14 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Brunch

Cuisine Tags:

American Scandinavian

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Instructions

Dissolve yeast in warm water for 10 minutes.
Scald milk, then pour over shortening in a large bowl.
Stir in sugar and salt, then cool the mixture.
Incorporate the dissolved yeast and beaten egg.
Gradually add flour, mixing until the dough is soft but firm.
Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 90 minutes or until doubled.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking pan(s).
Roll dough into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
Brush with melted butter, then spread with brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional raisins.
Roll the dough tightly from a long end.
Cut the log into about 14 pieces, each 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
Place slices in the greased pan, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, tenting with foil after 15 minutes if rolls brown too quickly.
Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer rolls to a serving plate.
Combine confectioner's sugar, butter, and vanilla; gradually add milk until the mixture is thick.
Spread the icing over the warm rolls.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 413 kcal

Carbohydrate: 63 g

Cholesterol: 39 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 157 mg

Sugar: 34 g

Fat: 16 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g