Even Cinnamon Rolls need to Rest!

I used to make cinnamon rolls years ago. I still have my recipe handwritten on paper with butter splatters and dough stuck to it from years ofuse, but at some point, I decided that making cinnamon rolls was not worth the effort.

Yep, I said it. They are a two-day process and need as much care as a toddler as they rise., I have made them for years. However, I stopped making them because of how labor-intensive it was.

So when I saw a recipe from one of my favorite food bloggers touting her “easy-to-follow cinnamon rolls,”  I was skeptical. But since Sally’s Baking Addiction has never let me down, I decided to try it; all I have to say is homemade cinnamon rolls are back on the menu!

With summer here and being on the go or having company, it is nice to bake up a batch of these to keep in the freezer. Served with your favorite fruit and a cup of coffee, it is perfect for the “sit a spell” moment when a friend drops in.

Summer is a great time to try something new or REnew a dream or goal. For me, that includes teaching swimming lessons again! I was very hesitant, but my daughter, Emma, kept insisting that I still had much to offer. On a whim, I asked the local swim coordinator if they ever needed a backup. She wanted to know when I could start.

And I love it. I feel a bit old to jump into the pool and teach kids how to swim, but I am so thankful I am doing it this summer, even if I fall into bed tired. It is a good tired.

Which reminds me…my theme for this summer is also REST. What does that even look like in today’s fast-paced world? Well, it loo

ks different for everyone. REST isn’t a luxury that only a few can enjoy. We need it physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.

One of the things I tell my frantic swimmers is that when you start to panic, just pause, or REST.

A Forbes article on the topic of rest helped to verify what I had been thinking about that topic of REST. Check out the link below to read it for yourself.

What great advice for myself as well. When I feel anxious, maybe a little rest will go a long way. Even the cinnamon rolls need to rest in order to rise.

What about you? Have you RESTED lately?

Make it a priority.

Take 5 minutes.

Be still.

Rest.

Click here for FORBES article on Rest.

This Recipe Is a Game Changer! Melt in your mouth Cinnamon Rolls take the cake.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup instant potato flake
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 3 Tbs butter-melted
  • 2 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 egg- room temperature.
  • OPTIONAL- 1 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots
  • FILLING
  • 3 Tbs butter-softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs cinnamon
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tbs butter - room temp
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method
 

  1. Make the Dough.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together and set aside.
  3. Combine the milk and butter together in an glass bowl. Heat in microwave until butter melts and mixture is warm to touch.
  4. Whisk in yeast until fully dissolved.
  5. Pour mixture into dry ingredients, add in egg and stir with wooden spoon or use a paddle in a stand mixer until a soft dough forms.
  6. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and knead dough for 3-5 minutes until it is a smooth ball. Add flour if dough is too sticky to handle. Put in a lightly greased bowl and cover for 10 -15 minutes to allow dough to rest and rise. .
  7. Roll out dough into 14 x 8 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough so it makes a 14 inch log. Slice into 12 cinnamon rolls and place in a greased 9x9 pan or a greased 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet.
  8. Cover and let set for 60-90 minutes in a draft free place.
  9. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake rolls for 24-27 minutes until golden brown. If they are getting too brown, lightly cover with aluminum foil.
  10. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  11. Icing - Whip the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla or lemon .
  12. When the rolls are warm, frost with a butter knife.
  13. ENJOY!

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