Thank you God for the existence of Paula Deen.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/4-ounce package yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup scalded milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for pan
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans, optional
Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 6 tablespoons hot water
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg. Add 2 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 to 10 minutes. Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
When doubled in size, punch down dough. Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-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 the 15-inch side, role up dough and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to 15 slices.
Coat the 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 for about 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. ladyx
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen.
Mrs. Mordecai
Mmm, those look so good. My mom used to make these—I think I may have to make some this afternoon if I can make the time. Thanks for sharing!
Bugs and Sunshine
There aren't too many things that smell more wonderful than a pan of these baking in the oven! Makes me think of Christmas!!!
Cathy
My daughter is my resident cinnamon roll maker, but you are inspiring me to try it. Thanks, and blessings to you and yours.
jenny
Yum, yum, yum! I just loooove cinnamon rolls but have never made them. They intimidate me for some reason. Anything involving yeast, really. And waiting for things to rise. I'm just afraid I'll forget all about it and RUIN IT!! Silly, I know.Thanks for the good recipe.
Claiming Our Space
Oh my goodness, I think my husband would love me forever if I made these for him - he loves cinnamon rolls. I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/08/tout-it-t...
anastasia anezinis
looks delicious!Well done !http://freestilcreatingbyvilly.blogspot.gr/
Coley's Craftin
Those look so good!! Saw you at My Girlish Whims :D~Nicol ehttp://coleyscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/2013/06/around-house-basement.html
Miz Helen
Beautiful, just beautiful photo's and of course I wish I had one of those awesome rolls! Hope you have a wonderful week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen
Maria
These look divine, especially with that glaze!!! There's nothing like a good old fashioned cinnamon roll!!!! Looks wonderful! 🙂
Bohemian Babushka
By scratch? Really??!!?? I just may have to try these... here from the weekend showoff hop. BB2U
Miz Helen
Congratulations!Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen
Anonymous
These look wonderful. Love Paula Deen. Hate FoodTV; they dropped her today. Comment on FoodTV if you do too. Michele
Natasha In Oz
Yum! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Say G'day Saturday Linky party.Best wishes,Natasha in Oz
Jessica
Thanks Anastasia!
Jessica
Thanks Coley!
Jessica
Thank you so much Miz Helen! 😀
Jessica
Thanks Maria!
Jessica
Yep, from scratch, the best way to have them 😀
Jessica
Yay, thank you!
Jessica
I saw that. A little bit of an overreaction I think but I don't know the whole story. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Jessica
Thanks Natasha!
Britney Mills
These look so delicious! Would love to have you link up here />Have a good one!
Imee Tan
looks yummy!!! I always want to do cinnamon rolls but I'm afraid it won't be perfect, so I just buy and eat,hahaha...
danyelle
So I was looking though Pintrest for something new to make today. I love to cook and love to bake even more! So as I searched Cinnamon rolls came in my head and I had to have them. So in my search I saw you photo, clicked the link and I was sold! Had to make them. They look so good and mine are in the oven as I type this. I cant wait to try them!!
danyelle
OMG OMG OMG THEY ARE SOOOOOOOO GOOD! AWESOME RECIPE. TAKE THEM AWAY FROM ME LOL!!