Cinnamon Rolls

By awright0511

Nutrition Facts: Calories 171; Calories from Fat 23; Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 14mg; Sodium 160mg; Carbohydrates 32g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 8g; Protein 4g.

Ingredients

• === DOUGH ===
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar - (packed)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1 package active dry yeast - (2 1/4 tspns)
• 3/4 cup warm fat-free skim milk (105 - 115 degrees)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• === ICING ===
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat brick-style cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

Combine the warm water and yeast in a large mixing bowl and let stand until the yeast is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Stir the warm milk into the yeast mixture. Add 1 cup of the flour and the egg, sugar, oil, and salt; stir until well blended. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough becomes very stiff.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Roll the dough out into a 12- by 18-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Starting from one long side, roll up the dough as you would a jelly-roll. Cut crosswise into 16 slices.

Place the rolls, cut-side up, slightly apart in the prepared dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Invert pan onto prepared platter and let cool.

In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and water. Stir until creamy and spread evenly over the warm rolls.