{"id":470,"date":"2009-12-20T21:55:56","date_gmt":"2009-12-21T03:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kickert.info\/beth\/?p=470"},"modified":"2009-12-20T21:55:56","modified_gmt":"2009-12-21T03:55:56","slug":"family-tradition-grandmas-cinnamon-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kickert.info\/beth\/2009\/12\/20\/family-tradition-grandmas-cinnamon-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Tradition – Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year since I can remember my grandma would make homemade cinnamon rolls for Christmas. \u00a0These aren’t your average cinnamon rolls, they are combination of sticky buns and cinnamon goodness. \u00a0In short, they are amazing! \u00a0So amazing that each year she would hide a few pans so they wouldn’t get eaten in one fail swoop. \u00a0No kidding, my family can demolish some rolls! \u00a0I could almost eat a whole pan in one sitting they are so delicous.<\/p>\n

Well, as my gramdmother got older she enlisted help each year to make them, they are a day long process afterall (that is if you are making enough for the entire family). \u00a0My sister and I helped out for a few years and then last year my grandmother decided she couldn’t do it anymore. \u00a0My grandparents live in Florida for part of the year and with traveling and everything she wasn’t going to have the time or energy. \u00a0I got the bright idea that I would take over the tradition. \u00a0And last year that is what I did. \u00a0With the help of my dear friend Luella, I made cinnamon rolls (five times actually) and gave them out to each family member and neighbor. \u00a0They were a hit! \u00a0This year, I was working solo so I only made three batches. \u00a0(We opted for cranberry bars for the neighbors!) \u00a0It officially feels like Christmas now that the smell of cinnamon rolls fills my house! \u00a0There is nothing like the taste of one fresh from the oven! \u00a0Now I just have to figure out how we are going to squeeze our luggage and gear for a week, a baby, a dog, two adults and nine pans of cinnamon rolls in the Saturn. \u00a0Any suggestions?<\/p>\n

Here is a play by play of how they are made. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Step One: \u00a0Prepare the dough.<\/p>\n

To do this mix 2 cups of lukewarm water wit 1\/2 cup of sugar and 2 tsp salt. \u00a0Add two cakes compressed yeast (I used packaged) and stir until yeast is dissolved. \u00a0This is one of the most crucial steps in the process. \u00a0Next add 2 eggs, 1\/2 cup of soft margarine and continue mix. \u00a0Gradually add in flour until dough can be formed into a large ball. \u00a0You will end up adding around 7-7 1\/2 cups of flour. \u00a0Place the ball of dough in a well greased bowl and grease top of dough ball. \u00a0Cover and set aside in a warm place until dough has risen double in size.<\/p>\n

\"Almost<\/a>

Almost double in size!<\/p><\/div>\n

Step Two: \u00a0Punch down dough (when it has doubled in size), this is my favorite step.<\/p>\n

After you punch the dough, divide into small pieces. \u00a0Work dough on a well floured board (I used my kitchen table). \u00a0Roll out dough until about 1\/2 inch in thickness<\/p>\n

Step Three: \u00a0Prepare the pans (in my family this is the most important part of the roll)<\/p>\n

Melt margarine to lightly cover bottom of pan. \u00a0Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans (be generous, this is the yummiest part). \u00a0My grandma would sometimes add raisins, but seeing as how I don’t like this part I omitted them. \u00a0My family likes sticky buns, so to make them sticky drizzle white karo syrup over the pans after they have been prepared but before placing in the rolls. \u00a0Again, don’t be stingy, this makes them yummy! \u00a0Your pans are now ready for the rolls, please proceed to step four.<\/p>\n

\"Prepared<\/a>

Prepared pans ready for rolls<\/p><\/div>\n

Step Four: Prepare the rolls<\/p>\n

Once dough is rolled out, cover with melted margarine and sprinkle with a cinnamon and sugar mixture. \u00a0Side note – Last Christmas my grandmother passed down to me her antique cinnamon\/sugar shaker. \u00a0This made the cinnamon\/sugar process a breeze! \u00a0Ok, back to the rolls. \u00a0Once dough is covered in butter, cinnamon and sugar, roll up dough pinwheel style. \u00a0Slice about 1\/2 to 3\/4 inches thick and place in prepared pans. \u00a0Make sure to leave space between all rolls to allow them to rise. \u00a0Cover, place in a warm place and all to rise until double in thickness.<\/p>\n

\"Rolled<\/a>

Rolled dough with butter and cinnamon\/sugar mixture<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Rolled<\/a>

Rolled into a pinwheel and ready to cut into individual cinnamon rollsRolls in pans ready for the second round of rising<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Double<\/a>

Double in size (they didn't rise as well as last year, I think it was too cold in my kitchen) and ready for the oven<\/p><\/div>\n

Step Five: \u00a0Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Baked<\/a>

Baked and ready to eat!<\/p><\/div>\n

Step Six: \u00a0Grab a fork and dive in! \u00a0They are best straight from the oven, but also very good warmed up. \u00a0To reheat, add some butter to the tops of the rolls and place in microwave until heated through. \u00a0Grab a large glass of milk and enjoy!<\/p>\n

I ended up making a triple batch this year and between making the rolls and juggling a baby it took around seven hours. \u00a0Now, that might seem like a long time but it is so worth it in the end. \u00a0If you enlist the help of a friend you can cut your time significantly! \u00a0Happy baking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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