How to make old fashioned cinnamon buns or rolls

Cinnamon rolls or cinnamon buns are said to have originated in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, spreading to Medieval Europe and all over the world. For me, this delicacy originated in my grandmother’s kitchen. The aroma and taste of warm, spicy melt- in -your- mouth baked goodness of cinnamon buns has never failed to evoke feelings of honest down to earth sweetness. In kitchens all over the world, cooks try recreate the real, old fashioned cinnamon roll. This recipe is one such re-creation.

Instructions

Step 1

Place yeast in luke warm water and set aside. In a separate bowl mix the butter , milk, sugar and salt. Add the yeast mixture. Stir in mashed potatoes and beaten eggs

Step 2

Add flour gradually, enough to make a soft dough and knead until elastic constituency. Place in greased bowl and cover with towel or wax paper. Allow dough to rise for 1 ½ to 2 hours

Step 3

Divide in two portions, knead into a ball and roll in a rectangular shape.Mix the 1 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brush melted butter on dough, sprinkle evenly with cinnamon/sugar mixture

Step 4

Roll tightly from longer ends and slice in 2 or 3 inch rolls depending on how big you want them. Place on flat side in greased pans. Bake for 15 -20 at 375 degrees

Step 5

Mix all frosting ingriedents. Add sufficient icing sugar to mixture to create a smooth pouring constituency. Remove from oven and pour icing mixture evenly over buns. Let cool and enjoy

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Things Needed

For Dough

1/2 cup luke warm water

2 pk yeast

2 cups milk

½ cup sugar

½ cup butter

1 tsp salt

4 eggs beaten

10 cups flour

11/2 cup mashed potatoes

Filling

1 cup sugar

¼ cup melted butter

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Glaze

1 cup icing sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp lemon juice

¼ cup milk or water

Tips & Warnings

Allow dough to rise overnight for fesh buns in the morning

Dough will rise better if kept in a warm place.

Do not allow rolls to over bake as they will lose their softness.

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