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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Chocolate lovers will rejoice when you put out a platter of these fresh-from-the-oven rolls dripping with icing. Eat them by themselves for a real sweet treat or serve them as a finale to your breakfast feast. Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1/3 cup baking cocoa |
1/4 cup shortening |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon butter, softened |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
icing: |
3/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 to 2 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, shortening, salt and egg. Add yeast mixture to form a soft dough. Knead five to ten times. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to a 15-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style. Slice into 1-in. rolls. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately. Yield: 15 rolls.
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