Karens Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
• In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

KAREN'S CINNAMON ROLLS " SIN" AMON ROLLS

Steps:

• FOR THE ROLLS:.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp of sugar. Allow to proof (sit) for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine, sugar, salt and eggs until combined.
• Add 2 cups of flour and the yeast.
• Continue mixing and adding flour until you have use 4 cups total of flour.
• Roll out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky. (You may need to add more flour).
• Put into a lightly greased bowl turning once to coat the dough.
• Cover with a clean towel and place into a warm draft free place and allow to rise for an hour.
• Punch dough down and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle 21 x 16 inches.
• FILLING: Spread the softened margarine over the surface of the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
• Blend brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle evenly over the margarine.
• Roll the dough jellyroll style starting at the 21-inch edge.
• Pinch the ends together.
• Grease a 15 x 10-inch pan lightly.
• Slice the dough into 1 1/2-inch pieces and place cut side up in the pan.
• Cover with a clean towel and put in warm draft free spot for 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Bake rolls for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
• FROSTING: Mix all frosting ingredients until light and fluffy and spread over warm rolls.

KAREN'S CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• Fill glass measuring cup with water. Add yeast, oil and 2-3 tablespoons of sugar.
• Stir together in large mixing bowl flour, salt and remaining sugar.
• Beat eggs.
• Add both yeast mixture and eggs to flour and salt.
• Stir to combine and knead until soft dough forms.
• Let rise, approximatey 45-60 minutes.
• Can be placed in the refrigerator overnight.
• For filling, melt butter. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough and brush with butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
• Role tightly. Using un-flavored dental floss or a serrated knife, slice into 1 to 1 1/2-inch rolls. Place cut side up in 9 1/2 X 13-inch pan. Let rise until doubled in size.
• Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes or until browned.
• For frosting, mix beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cool cinnamon rolls.