Giant Cinnamon Roll

By draingal

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water and whipping cream until foamy. In another bowl, combine sugar and salt; add 3 cups flour, yeast mixture, egg and melted butter. Stir until moistened. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3-4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 2-in.-wide strips. Roll up one strip and place in the center of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; wrap remaining strips around center to form one giant roll. Cover with greased plastic wrap; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°.

Bake until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. If dough starts browning too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Cool on a wire rack.

To prepare topping, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until it turns light amber. Add butter, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat; add cream while continuing to stir vigorously. Cool slightly. Pour 3/4 cup sauce over warm roll; sprinkle with salt. Serve with remaining sauce.
Yield: 12 servings.

Tips: Reduce proofing (rising) times by giving the yeast a toasty place to hang out. If your kitchen is cold, microwave a bit of water to create a sauna, then add the bowl of dough to the microwave and close the door. Happy yeast, happy roll!

This is also fantastic with cream cheese frosting.