Mall Style Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

MALL STYLE CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, hand whisk the water and the yeast and let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
• In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, prepare pudding according to package directions.
• Add butter, eggs, salt and mix well.
• Add yeast mixture.
• Blend and gradually add the flour, kneading on slowest speed of mixer, until dough is smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
• Insert the bowl into a large plastic bag and let dough rise until doubled (45-60 minutes).
• Gentle deflate dough in the bowl and shape into a ball, and let rise again.
• Gently turn out onto a lightly floured board.
• Then roll out on floured board to approximately 30" x 20".
• Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.
• In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and the cinnamon.
• Sprinkle over top.
• Roll up very tightly.
• With knife, put a notch every 2".
• Cut rolls with dental floss or a sharp knife.
• Place rolls on a lightly greased cookie sheet (2 inches apart).
• Lightly press down on each roll.
• Cover and let rise until doubled.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove rolls when they start to turn golden.
• For Cream Cheese Frosting, combine all ingredients with a whisk, in a medium bowl, until smooth and soft.
• Frost buns while they are still warm.

CINNAMON ROLLS (LIKE CINNABON)

Steps:

• For the Rolls: Dissolve yeast in milk that is between 100-110 degrees F. Add the sugar and let sit (proof) for 5 mins until slightly foamy.
• Melt the butter in the microwave.
• In large bowl, add flour, salt, melted butter, and yeast mixture. (Can also use KitchenAid with dough hook attachment). Mix ingredients on low, adding eggs one at a time, continue mixing until dough ball is formed, knead for about 3-5 minutes, then set aside in bowl covered with moist towel and let rise for 1 hour.
• Now make the filling: Combine brown sugar, flour, corn starch, and cinnamon in small bowl. Mix well.
• After dough has risen, punch down dough and roll out on lightly floured surface until it's abou 20-24 inches long and 16 inches wide. (should be about a 1/4 inch thick).
• Spread softened butter (or Smart Balance Spread) over dough. Top with brown sugar mixture. Working from the long side, roll the dough (like a jelly roll), I go from bottom to top, but do whatever's easiest for you.
• Cut the rolled dough in half, then in quarters. Now you should have 4 equal logs of dough. Cut each log into 3 equal pieces giving you 12 rolls.
• Place 6 rolls on lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan (so you should have 2 pans of 6 rolls each).
• Cover pans with moist towel (any clean kitchen towel will do) and let rise in a warm place for another hour.
• At this point, you can also refrigerate (covered with plastic wrap) and keep for the next day- just take out of fridge at least 30-45 minutes before baking).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until they are lightly golden on top.
• While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by creaming the cream cheese along with the other ingredients using an electric mixer (I use hand mixer). Combine until smooth and creamy.
• When rolls are done, remove from oven and cool for about 4 minutes, then spread icing on top of rolls. Enjoy.