Classic Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 07, 2010

I've never rated before, but this recipe is too good to go without stars! These were so light and delicious, not heavy. I was worried because the dough was so soft, but they came out perfect. Nect time I'll add more cinnamon, that's literally the only flaw!

—Margie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 28, 2011

I don't know if I did something wrong but I wasn't blown away by these. They were decent though. I added more cinnamon sugar and I still thought they were lacking something. The dough was also a lot stickier than I thought it would be like a lot of others posted. It was my first time making cinnamon rolls though and I think they came out pretty good considering.

—Candice

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Dec 28, 2010

This rating is for the dough only. It came out wonderful and the addition of the potatoes was new to me; I always like trying new things and this was easy. I used a different filling: 1/3 cup butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar and 2 1/2 tbls of cinnamon. YUM.

—ajlog78

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Jan 03, 2011

Excellent recipe. The dough is indeed soft, but kneading on a floured service made it a workable dough for me. Note for others like me without a kitchen aid mixer. The dough crept up my hand mixer and almost ruined it. Mix by hand after the first 4-5 cups of flour. And like all allrecipe users, I changed the recipe. I used 2 cups of potato water, since it was already hot, Added 2 tsp of vanilla to the dough, and used half brown half white sugar and added a pinch of cloves to the filling. Definitely double the icing recipe. (Next time I'm going to add orange zest) Thank you for the recipe from a fellow Iowan! :)

—slave2mykids

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Apr 15, 2011

This has become my favorite recipe out of the many ones I've tried and they are a must for my bake sales. The Potatoes break up the gluten in the flour making the dough tender and melt in your mouth, so you don't have to worry about fussing with it so much. Its easy for first timers just don't over work your dough and it will stay tender. (Personally stickier the better!) I usually make up my own "brown" sugar for the filling its cheaper just to add a tsp of molasses per cup of white sugar. I also add some nutmeg to the dough for a nutty touch. A tip for even rising/baking I always slice them no more than 1 1/2 " thick with a long piece of floss (slide under and cross them over) and then gently smash them down in the pan so they are spread out evenly. That way they don't bake so lop sided. or one edge rises higher and burns.

—roundhousecook

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Dec 28, 2010

If I could give this recipe 100 stars... I would. These are by far the very best Cinnamon rolls that I have ever had. This was also my first time ever attempting to make cinnamon rolls, and they were very easy to make. One thing that I should mention though. If you are using a standard size Kitchen Aid mixer, after you add all of the flour, your mixer will have trouble kneading the dough. I kneaded it on my counter a few times, divided it in half, and proceeded to knead just one half of the dough at a time in the mixer. Worked out great because then I just let the dough rise separated and didn't have to divide it later. Awesome recipe!! I wouldn't change a thing!!

—amanda

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Oct 11, 2010

Only thing I suggest is using brown sugar in the middle rather then cinnamon, and using more then it suggests

—Ash7424

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Dec 30, 2010

With a less than stellar record with home made bread, I was reluctant to try this. I was so glad I did! They came out absolutely perfect. I didn't change a single thing from the recipe and it came out great. Just be aware that it makes a lot of cinnamon rolls. they were melt in your mouth good! They were even better than the renouned "Johnson's Corner" rolls...WAY BETTER! I may tinker with this recipe by adding a few nuts or raisins but definitely worth trying without!

—myztikal

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Nutrition

Calories
404 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
65.4 g
21%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
13.5 g
21%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
5.7 g
11%

Sodium
318 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 404
Calories from Fat: 121

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.5g 21 %
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 318mg 13 %
** Potassium 100mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 65.4g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %
Sugars 29.7g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 37 %
** Niacin 32 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 54 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.