Amish Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

CLASSIC AMISH CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the salt and yeast with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
• In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until very warm .
• Add the warm milk, 1/4 cup butter and egg to the flour mixture.
• Stir well with your wooden spoon.
• Then stir in enough of the remaining flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until dough is soft, leaves side of bowl and is easy to handle.
• Sprinkle flour lightly on a countertop.
• Place dough on floured surface.
• Knead about 5 minutes, sprinkling surface with more flour if dough starts to stick, until dough is smooth and springy.
• Spray a large bowl with the cooking spray.
• Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides.
• Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place about 1 hour 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
• In a small bowl, mix 1/2 sugar and the cinnamon; for the filling & set aside.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a 13x9 inch pan with the cooking spray.
• Sprinkle flour lightly on a countertop .
• Place dough on the floured surface.
• Using your hands flatten dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle.
• Spread 1/4 cup butter over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges.
• Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
• Beginning at a 15-inch side, roll dough up tightly.
• Pinch edge of dough into the roll to seal edge.
• Stretch and shape roll until even and is 15 inches long.
• Using a sharp serrated knife cut roll into 15 (1-inch) slices.
• Place slices slightly apart in the pan.
• Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place about 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
• Remove plastic wrap.
• Move the oven rack to the middle position of the oven.
• Heat the oven to 350°F.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Immediately remove rolls from pan; place right side up on a cooling rack.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk so glaze is thin enough to drizzle.
• Over the warm rolls, drizzle glaze.
• Serve warm.

AMISH CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• Scald mild and pour it over the sugar, salt and shortening.
• Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
• When milk has cooled to lukewarm, add yeast and eggs, beating well.
• Add flour gradually, beating well.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled (2 hours).
• Divide dough into 2 portions.
• Roll out to 1/4" thick.
• Spread with melted butter, cinnamon and brown sugar.
• Roll like jelly roll and cut 1" slices.
• Place in a greased pan with cut side down.
• Flatten with palm of hand and let rise again.
• Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
• Top with your favorite icing.

AMISH CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Put the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, evaporated milk, and yeast in a large stand mixer and let stand for 5 minutes. Then turn on mixer and mix these ingredients together. Add the eggs and, while mixing, slowly add the 4 cups flour and the salt. Continue adding flour until dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading for 10 minutes and then place in a large, oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until doubled. On a floured surface, roll out dough and spread with 3/4 cup butter, 2-3 cups sugar, and lots of cinnamon. You can also spread on nuts or raisins. Roll dough into a log and cut into 2 dozen rolls. Place cut side up on 2 greased jelly roll pans, cover with a towel, and let rise again. Bake in a preheated 350° degree oven for 25 minutes. Sugar Glaze: Mix together until well blended and to desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cinnamon rolls.