Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Cinnabon Inspired)
INGREDIENTS:
- For the Dough:
- 7-8 cups flour
- 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup margarine
- 2 eggs, at room temperature and beaten
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup melted butter, divided
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons Korintje cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii)
- For the Icing/Toppings:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
- For the dough: In a large bowl, mix 5 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt and yeast and set aside.
- In a sauce pot, pour water, milk, remaining one tablespoon sugar and margarine. Heat until about 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the milk mixture into the flour mixture.
- Add in the eggs, adjust flour as needed if mixture is to wet. Knead the mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough on a floured surface and knead by hand for about eight to ten minutes or until smooth and elastic.
- The dough should be sticky, but a small amount of flour can be sprinkled if needed. Cover and let ot rise for 1 hour in a non-drafty area.
- Divide the dough into two portions, rolling each portion to about eight inches by 14 inches.
- For the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Set aside.
- Brush 1/2 cup of the melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the filling to cover the dough.
- Roll the dough in jellyroll fashion, starting at the eight-inch edge.
- Brush the roll with 1/4 cup of the remaining butter and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup of remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Slice the dough into 12 to 15 pieces.
- Spread the remaining butter over a large baking sheet with edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture over the butter.
- Place the dough slices close together in the pan.
- Allow to rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Allow to cool.
- For Icing/Toppings: Prepare the icing by mixing the powdered sugar, melted butter or margarine and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve and enjoy. Happy baking!