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Adrian's Cinnamon Rolls
Bun Served with And There Was Light 1 cup water 1 pkg (2 1/4 tsp) yeast 4 cups flour 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon salt Cinnamon filling 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon cinnamon In large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast in 1 cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar, mix and let sit 10 minutes. Add 1 cup of flour and beat well. Let rise until spongy (30 minutes). In a small bowl, mix sugar and softened margarine until very creamy. Add beaten egg and beat until very well blended. Add salt. Add egg mixture to sponge mixture. Add 1-2 cups flour and beat till smooth. Continue adding flour (1 more cup) beating with a wooden spoon. When it is hard to stir put the rest of the flour on a board and put the dough in the middle and knead. Put the dough in a warm oven and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour). Grease pans and prepare them for rolls. Punch down dough and let rise 1/2 hour more. Mix together butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into 1/4" thick rectangle. Spread cinnamon mixture over dough. Roll up jelly roll style, pulling to stretch dough while rolling. Cut roll into 1" thick slices. Place in pan almost touching and let rise one last time (about 30 minutes). Bake at 325-350 for 20-25 min. Cream Cheese Frosting 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla 1.5 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tbs milk |