Kittencal's Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place 4 cups white bread flour in the heavy-duty stainless steel mixer bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Proof the yeast with 2 teaspoons sugar in 1/2 cup warm water for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy (if the yeast does not foam discard and start over)

Step 3

Meanwhile in a microwave-safe bowl place the milk with butter cubes, salt and sugar; microwave on high until just slightly warmed (about 1 minute or a little more the butter does not have to be completely melted) stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Step 4

Add the mixture to the bowl along with the egg.

Step 5

When the yeast is foamy add to the bowl.

Step 6

Start kneading adding in more flour as needed to create a soft smooth dough (kneading will take about 8-10 minutes).

Step 7

Remove to a lightly floured surface, cover with a clean tea towel and allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Shape the dough into a ball and place into a greased bowl; cover and rise for about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled (the rising time will vary depending on how warm your kitchen is).

Step 9

Punch down the dough and allow to rest in bowl for 5 minutes.

Step 10

In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar with cinnamon.

Step 11

Transfer to a floured surface, roll into about 18 x 13-inch rectangle with short end facing you to make rolling up easier (I just spread out the dough using my hands, the measurements do not have to be exact).

Step 12

Spread the softened butter over the dough (you can use more than 1/2 cup butter if desired, I usually do!).

Step 13

Sprinkle the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture evenly over the butter, sprinkle with raisins and/or nuts if using.

Step 14

Starting at the short end roll up the dough as tightly as possible (the dough will spread out even more while rolling).

Step 15

Pinch the long seam together as best you can, you might also want to slice a small piece off both ends to even off the roll).

Step 16

Using a serrated knife slice log into two even halves, then slice each half into 6 even slices (this will give you 12 pieces, although I sometimes get less).

Step 17

Generously butter two 9-inch round cake pans (or use one 13 x 9-inch pan and place 3 rounds across, 4 rounds down in the pan).

Step 18

In each round cake pan place 5 dough rounds around the pan and one dough round in the middle placing cut-side down.

Step 19

Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled (this may take about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or more depending on the temperature of your kitchen).

Step 20

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 21

Bake until browned about 25 minutes.

Step 22

Cool the buns slightly then spread the icing over the warm buns.

Tips

No special items needed.

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MommaG

I have never made cinnamon rolls but wanted to for Christmas. So I did the smart thing and looked for a Kittencal recipe! These are awesome!!! Everyone loved them. I followed her recipe and topped with a brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup glaze. This is a recipe keeper!! Thank you for sharing.