Thursday, March 26, 2009

Cinnamon rolls

I've recently fallen in love with my bread machine. Is there nothing it can't do? Yes, actually, there is - making non-bread machine-sized loaves. But fortunately there's the dough setting, which has allowed me to make the AWESOMEST cinnamon rolls ever. They were really easy and really delicious. James and I ate half a pan as soon as they were out of the oven, and I got Jax some extra love from his teachers by sending a pan to school.

Cinnamon Rolls
(Used this recipe) In your bread machine, combine the following: 1 c milk, 1/4 c softened butter, 1 egg, 3 c flour (I threw in some gluten too because I didn't use bread flour), 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tsp yeast. Set to dough setting.

After the dough is done, combine 3/4 c brown sugar, 1/4 c flour, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1/3 c chopped cold butter until it resembles course crumbs. Divide the dough in half and on a floured surface roll out to a 12"x8" rectangle. Sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture on each and roll up, starting with a long edge. Cut into 12 pieces and arrange in a greased 9" cake pan. Cover both pans and allow to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp softened butter, and 3-4 tbsp milk. Pour on top.