Bakin' Rolls of Cinnamon

One day, Margaret and I decided that we wanted a cinnamon roll. But, they don't really have those here. So, we decided to make some. It takes a long time to make them because you have to wait for the dough to rise twice. Oh, and the amount of butter you need is sickening. But, in the end, they were good enough to sell. You can only eat one about every other day, nevertheless, they were delicious. Because we knew the process was going to take a while, Margaret and I decided to do a Pirate of the Caribbean marathon (I love buying DVDs). But, it took longer than we thought and didn't finish them until around midnight, so, we decided not to actually eat one that night. Otherwise we would have been up half the night on a massive sugar high. Anywho, here is my how to guide for those who would like to try.



Step 1: Take super cute pic of the cooks


Step 2: If there is a pet, take a pic of it as well. Here you have Lizzy (Elizabeth) a.k.a "the fat one"


Step 3: Measure the ingredients. 7 cups of flour, dry yeast, sugar, and warm water.


Step 4: Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water in 1 bowl and add in the flour/sugar slowly and mix. Eventually you can remove the dough and knead it. After adding the 7th cup, knead the dough for an additional 10-15 mins.


Step 5: Put some oil in a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover it. Put the dough in a warm place to rise for 45mins.


IT HAS RISEN!!


Step 6: Roll the dough out (about 15x12)


Step 7: Smother it in melted butter (disgusting)


Step 8: Mix in 3tbs of cinnamon and 3/4c sugar in a bowl and sprinkle it onto the dough


Step 9: Roll it


If you are me, you can pretend to roll it for a photo :-p


That's one fat roll!


Step 10: Pour more butter into the baking pan (ewwww!)


Step 11: Cut the roll into about 12-15 slices


Step 12: Place them into the pan to allow them to swim in butter


Step 13: Place in a warm spot to rise for another 30-45mins


THEY HAVE RISEN...again!


Step 14: Bake them (can't remember for how long and the temp)


Step 15: Remove them


Step 16: Let them cool. While you are doing that, you can make the icing. You will need powdered sugar, more melted butter, vanilla, and hot water.