Cinnamon Rolls
Based on 16 reviews
Hot, gooey and very, very tasty
Ingredients:
Dough:
1/4 ounce package yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup scalded milk
1/3 cup butter or shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
Filling:
1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans (optional)
Glaze:
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3-6 tablespoons of hot water
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and eggs. Add two cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle. Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes. Place in well-greased bowl and let rise until doubled, usually 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
When doubled, punch down dough. Roll out on flour surface into a 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread melted butter all over dough. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired. Beginning at 15 inch side role up dough and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12-15 slices. Coat bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned.
Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.
Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen
Servings: 12-15 rolls
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Moderate
Show: Paula's Home Cooking
Ratings for this Entry:
Submitted on August 8, 2010
These cinnamon rolls are to DIE FOR! They are simply delicious and amazing. My fiance says they are the best ever, and I have to agree!
Submitted on July 7, 2010
The best cinnamon rolls I have ever eaten in my life.
Submitted on July 7, 2010
The best Cinnamon rolls ever, end of story.
Submitted on February 2, 2010
I've made a lot of cinnamon roll recipes and this one has all others beat.This is a keeper. Thank you for sharing your recipes
Submitted on February 2, 2010
absolutely amazing! they are super moist and gooey. i mixed in some softened cream cheese in the icing mix and it gave the rolls such an extra sweet kick. I recommend using a cast iron skillet if you have one, they come out perfect!
Submitted on February 2, 2010
This is the best cinnamon roll recipe ever!!! I use my bread machine on the dough setting and when that is done I finish it off...Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us Paula!!!
Submitted on January 1, 2010
First time I've made cinnamon rolls. I took them to church for a breakfast and they were GONE so quickly. My family loved them! Easy, wonderful,yummy recipe. (this is also the first time I went to the trouble to "rate" a recipe)
Submitted on January 1, 2010
Submitted on January 1, 2010
I'm a cinnamon roll lover and the gooier the better. This recipe is great and easy. They don't last long at my house! Scott Hass
Submitted on December 12, 2009
this looks and tastes really good
Submitted on October 10, 2009
Great Recipe, easy to follow instructions, great taste, will definatlly make again
Submitted on October 10, 2009
Easy step by step recipe, very tasty and will be great on a cold winter morning. Will definatlly be making them again.
Submitted on September 9, 2009
I made this tonight and my family loved it. I used brown sugar instead of white and I used 1/2 a cup. Then I cut the ingredients in 1/2 for the icing. I'm watching the sugar. But either way it came out really nicely.
Submitted on April 4, 2009
real easy if you us a bread maker to make dough and fun for the kids!!!!
Submitted on March 3, 2009
Used this recipe for the first time I made cinnamon rolls. The directions are easy and my family thought they were awesome. Already requesting I make more for Easter morning.
Submitted on January 1, 2009
These are the best cinnamon rolls I have ever eaten! I made them in a bread machine...it is a bit easier that way!
Similar Recipes You Might Like
Features and Categories
- Apron Strings Recipes
- Bake Sale
- Best Dishes
- Bobby Lightens It Up
- Guest Cook in Paula's Kitchen
- Kid's Kitchen
- Kitchen Basics
- Southern Recipes & Ruminations
- The Culinary Coward
This Week's Top Ten
