Description
Legendary pioneer woman cinnamon rolls combine comforting warmth with sweet, buttery indulgence. Rich dough and sugary filling create an irresistible breakfast classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups (1.13 kg) all-purpose flour
- 1 quart (4 cups or 0.95 L) whole milk
- 2 packets (0.5 oz or 14 g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 cups (400 g) sugar (for filling)
- 1 bag (2 lbs or 907 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 mL) milk
- ¼ cup (60 mL) melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL) brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp (18 g) salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
- 2 tsp (10 mL) maple flavoring
- 1/8 tsp (0.6 g) salt
- Ground cinnamon (as needed)
- Melted butter (as needed for spreading on dough)
Instructions
- Liquid Preparation: Combine milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a saucepan, heating until just before boiling. Cool to 110°F, creating an ideal environment for yeast activation.
- Yeast Activation: Sprinkle yeast over warm liquid, allowing it to bloom. Gently fold in flour until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest in a warm space for one hour to develop flavor and texture.
- Dough Refinement: Integrate baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. The dough can be used immediately or refrigerated for future use.
- Dough Expansion: Divide dough into two portions. On a floured surface, stretch each section into a thin, expansive rectangle, preparing for filling.
- Flavor Layering: Generously brush melted butter across the dough. Distribute cinnamon and sugar evenly, creating a rich, aromatic base for rolling.
- Rolling Technique: Carefully roll the dough from the farthest edge, maintaining tension. Pinch the seam to seal, ensuring a compact, uniform shape.
- Portioning: Slice the rolled dough into uniform sections. Arrange in butter-coated cake pans, allowing adequate space for rising.
- Proofing and Baking: Let rolls rest and expand for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake until golden brown, approximately 15-18 minutes, preserving a tender interior.
- Frosting Creation: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, butter, coffee, and salt. Add maple flavoring, adjusting to taste. Aim for a thick yet pourable consistency.
- Final Touch: Immediately drench freshly baked rolls with frosting, ensuring complete coverage. Allow the warm rolls to absorb the sweet, complex topping, creating a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Temperature: Ensure milk mixture cools to exactly 110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Master Dough Handling: Work with soft, pliable dough on generously floured surfaces to prevent sticking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Strategic Rising Technique: Let dough rest in warm locations to encourage optimal yeast activation and soft, fluffy texture.
- Frosting Application Trick: Pour warm frosting immediately after baking to allow maximum absorption and enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 115 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg