Aunt Joan S Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Joan S Cinnamon Rolls

• Yeast
• Warm Water
• Milk
• Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Egg
• Flour
• Cinnamon
• Brown Sugar
• Oleo
• Karo Light Corn Syrup

How to Make Aunt Joan S Cinnamon Rolls

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 large egg. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding additional flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. (You may need up to 7 cups total).
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place (around 75-80°F) for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. (For faster rising, you can place the bowl in a warm oven (turned off with the door slightly ajar).
6. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
7. Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle (approximately 18x24 inches).
8. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
9. Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log.
10. Cut the log into 12 (24 total for both pans) equal slices.
11. Place the rolls in two greased 9x12 inch baking pans.
12. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled.
13. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing (recipe not included in original but you may use your favorite icing recipe or a simple cream cheese frosting).