Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 5 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups milk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. In small bowl combine water, yeast & sugar. Stir until dissolved, set aside.

2. In large bowl, mix pudding with milk. Add 1/2 C melted butter,egg & salt. Mix well, then add yeast mixture & blend well.

3. Gradually add flour and knead until smooth, adding a little more flour if needed ( this is a soft dough).

4. Place in a very large greased bowl. Cover & let rise until double in size.

5. Punch down & cover and let rise again.

6. Roll dough out on a large floured surface to a rectangle, about 34x21" in size.

7. Brush the 1 C melted butter over dough.

8. Combine brown sugar & cinnamon and sprinkle over butter.

9. Roll dough up & cut into rolls.

10. Pat each roll as you place it into a large greased pan (this helps keep rolls in shape).

11. Let rolls rise in a warm place about 20 minutes.

12. Bake in a preheated 350 F degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until done.