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Distraction – {Cinnamon Rolls}

March 11, 2010 by Kaitlin 14 Comments

Rigid after a long walk and an even longer phone call, my barren and numb fingers find comfortable recluse within the deep pockets of my coat. Unable to twist the enclosed loose change between my fingertips as I so often do, I awkwardly crumple my frozen digits into a fist for warmth whilst conversing with S. After walking a few paces, not far from where I had been waiting, she gently opens a large lobby door. Unpretentious and a little worn, the room had little more to offer than two doors; one labeled “office” and the other left unannotated with a small window, through which you could see mailboxes and a staircase.

It was comfortable. Exactly what you’d expect of a college town apartment building.

S knocked twice on the office door, and was quickly welcomed in. Thirty minutes later we were signing papers; dates of birth, current addresses, social security numbers, parent’s names, blah, blah, blah. The actual events of the meeting were, as one might expect, not very interesting, but what is exciting is that it resulted in me signing the lease for my first apartment! S and I are both really excited to move in this August. Despite the fact that we’ll have to spend money on food, living in the apartment instead of the dorms will save the two of us a couple thousand dollars each over the next two semesters. Of course, I can’t make many judgments about the place for now since I’m not living there, but I have to say that the location is fantastic; just a block north of the middle of campus.

I also noticed that the windows face west, which is perfect for taking shots after class when the sun is finishing its arc over the sky. Awesome.

Not to mention the fact that I’ll have a kitchen. All the time. Well, not when I’m in class. Hopefully that doesn’t serve as too much of a distraction… Oh! I mean the kitchen – not class.

I think.

Anyway, my thoughts are interrupted by humming static; a combination of an unsatisfiable craving for shiny new kitchen gear, a sudden interest in interior design and the prospect of breaking in said kitchen. Suddenly things like stylish garbage cans, mirror-like baking sheets, sleek flour canisters, pretty silverware and awesome barstools are incredibly captivating! I can’t wait to deck out the new place with S, so long as she doesn’t mind me covering every flat surface with an array of sweets, especially these cinnamon rolls. I mean, come on, what better way is there to break in a new place than fluffy and sweet cinnamon rolls?

I’ll give you a clue: there isn’t one.

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I’ve tried a lot of cinnamon roll recipes in my day, and this is, by far, the best one I’ve come across!
Printable Recipe

Sweet Dough
1 c (237 ml) milk at 110F-115F (43-46C)
2 1/2 tsp yeast
1/2 c (99 g) sugar
4 1/2 c (563 g) bread flour
1 tsp salt
1/3 c (78 g) butter, melted and cooled to room temp
2 eggs, room temp

Cinnamon Sugar Filling
1 c (142 g) brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 Tbls cinnamon
1/3 c (78 g) butter, room temp

Pour the milk over the sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Let set ten minutes. If bubbles form, you can continue. If not, toss and try again!

Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the bread flour and salt.

After yeast has been activated, add eggs and melted butter. Begin adding the flour in 1/2 to 1 c increments until it is firm enough to roll by hand. Pour onto a lightly floured counter and knead, working in remaining flour, until gluten is fully developed. About 15 minutes.

Place dough into a well oiled bowl, oil the top and cover with plastic wrap. Place in fridge overnight or at least 8 hours.

In the morning, after dough has at least doubled, roll out to about 1/4″ thickness on a lightly floured surface. If the dough is too elastic, cover and let rest ten minutes before you resume rolling. The ideal dimensions are 16×21. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then spread butter over the rolled dough, leaving an 1″ clear on the side farthest from you. Sprinkle over and press in the filling, then roll, sealing the clean 1″ by wetting it slightly with water. Cut into 12 pieces with floss (using the cinnamon flavored stuff is totally optional! :D) and set each individual piece onto a lightly floured or greased sheet pan or baking dish. Be sure there is at least an inch between each roll or the rise will be affected. Let set, covered, in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400F (204C) and watch this while you bake. It’s childish and probably inappropriate for some, but it’s so inexplicably funny!

Bake risen rolls until golden brown, about 15 minutes. While rolls are baking, prepare…

Cream Cheese Frosting
3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, room temp
1/4 c (50 g) butter, room temp
1 1/2 c (234 g) confectioners’ sugar (may need more or less depending on desired consistency)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbls maple syrup (optional – my addition)

Beat together cream cheese and butter until well combined. Sift in confectioners’ sugar, bit by bit and add salt. Beat about 5 minutes until light and fluffy, then briefly beat in vanilla and maple syrup, if using. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

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Comments

  1. Julia says

    March 11, 2010 at 7:38 am

    Oh my word. Those look and sound fantastic! Cinnamon rolls are not very popular in Australia (not that I&#39;ve found, anyway) so it&#39;s something I&#39;ve missed since leaving Canada. I will have to give this recipe a go and see if it&#39;s anything like my favourite bakery.<br />Yay for no raisins!

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  2. Mallory Elise says

    March 11, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Ah new kitchen! i&#39;m moving into a new kitchen too! but finally one that i designed….i&#39;ve had dorm kitchens, mom&#39;s kitchen, tiny no-oven kitchen in Paris, college-house shared with too many people kitchens, and now finally (maybe a few weeks) i&#39;ll move into my new house that seems to be taking forever :)<br /><br />where exactly do you go to school? sounds cold. I went to school

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  3. alphaandomega says

    March 11, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    thank you for posting this! cinnamon rolls are one of my favourite foods of all time! 🙂

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  4. ButterYum says

    March 11, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Congrats on the apt – sounds perfect!<br />Yummy cinn rolls. Fabulous photo!!!<br /><br />:)<br />ButterYum

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  5. karen says

    March 12, 2010 at 1:24 am

    I made these recently also and I&#39;m in love!!! Your photos are gorgeous.

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  6. Memória says

    March 12, 2010 at 4:36 am

    This is the ONLY cinnamon roll recipe I use. In fact, I blogged about them a while ago. My stepdaughters love these, too. Thank you for reminding to make these for my mom this week! <br /><br />I love how tall your rolls are and the amount of icing you used. YUM!

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  7. Debo says

    March 12, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    I&#39;m looking for the perfect cinnamon roll recipe and will definitely try these. I&#39;ll keep you posted about the results!

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  8. Patty says

    March 13, 2010 at 6:06 am

    Beautiful layout! I think I&#39;ll just make a whole bunch of that cream cheese frosting and just eat it up 🙂

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  9. Amanda says

    March 14, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    YEAH YOU!!! Your first place!! I can only imagine the amazing things you will create here!<br /><br />Blessings-<br />Amanda

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  10. Kayleigh says

    March 28, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    I made these today and they really are amazing! it&#39;s the first time I made cinnamon rolls and it sure won&#39;t be the last time!<br /><br />thank you!<br /><br />I also made some pics: http://onechicken.tumblr.com/

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  11. Cindy says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:05 am

    I gained 5 lbs just drooling over the pictures. Yummy, thanks for sharing.

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  12. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    hi

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  13. Anonymous says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:09 am

    what do you mean by well-oiled bowl? i&#39;m kind of a newbie to making this and i&#39;ve never heard of a well-oiled bowl..:S is it common?

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  14. mylife. says

    August 26, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    had my first ever cinnamon bun when i visited canada about a month ago, warmed it up in the microwave so it was gooey and gorgeous, simply heaven so cant wait to try this out.

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