Ingredients for Mrs Powells Cinnamon Rolls Copycat
- Yeast
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon or orange rolls)
- Warm Water
- Shortening
- Evaporated Milk
- Salt
- 6-7 cups all-purpose flour
- Softened butter (amount to taste, for spreading)
- Cinnamon
- Orange Zest
- Orange, Juice Of
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How to Make Mrs Powells Cinnamon Rolls Copycat
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Let stand until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup melted unsalted butter. Gradually add 6-7 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a smooth, slightly elastic dough forms. Add more flour only as needed—avoid over-flouring.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased large bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
- Punch down the dough and let rise again until doubled (about another 45-60 minutes).
- Gently knead the dough for a minute and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with your choice of filling: for cinnamon rolls, use ¾ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; for orange rolls, use ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
- Spread the filling evenly, almost to the edges.
- Tightly roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Cut into 3/4- to 1-inch thick slices.
- Place the rolls onto greased baking sheets, leaving space between each for rising.
- Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent browning!
- Cool slightly on the baking sheets before frosting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature and frost only when ready to serve.
- To refresh, place a pat of butter on top and microwave for 10-20 seconds.
- Makes approximately 24 rolls (depending on size).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
443 g
Sugar
1652g
Fat
1511g
Carbs
474g
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