Classic Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Classic Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup reserved potato water
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 envelopes fleischmann's active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees f)
  • 2 eggs
  • filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp spice islands ground saigon cinnamon
  • 1 tsp spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
  • 5 tbsp milk , or more as needed

Directions:

  1. Combine potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt and hot water in large mixing bowl. Stir until butter melts; set aside and let cool. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs, 2 cups flour and yeast mixture to potato mixture. Beat until well mixed. Continue adding flour, 1 cup at a time until soft dough forms.
  2. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes), OR knead with electric mixer using dough hook. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover.
  3. Let rise in a warm, draft free area about 1 hour, until doubled in size. Punch dough down; divide in half.
  4. Roll one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread with half the butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half of the mixture over surface. Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing edges. Cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover.
  5. Let rise 30 to 45 minutes until nearly doubled.
  6. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over rolls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 699.92 Kcal (2930 kJ)
Calories from fat 280.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.2g 48%
Cholesterol 46.76mg 16%
Sodium 645.74mg 27%
Potassium 1006.99mg 21%
Total Carbs 96.51g 32%
Sugars 42.02g 168%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 9.27g 19%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 49.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 390.63 Kcal (1635 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.41g 48%
Cholesterol 26.09mg 16%
Sodium 360.39mg 27%
Potassium 562.01mg 21%
Total Carbs 53.86g 32%
Sugars 23.45g 168%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 6%
Protein 5.17g 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 27.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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