Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Description
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls start with a dough that combines milk, sugar, shortening, salt, active dry yeast, warm water, egg, and all-purpose flour. The dough undergoes an overnight refrigeration, allowing flavors to meld and the yeast to ferment slowly, which results in a tender texture. Before baking, the dough is rolled out and spread with a cinnamon-sugar butter filling made from dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. The rolled log is cut into individual pieces and baked at a low temperature to get lightly golden, soft rolls. This method suits those who want freshly baked rolls in the morning with minimal hands-on time.
The filling’s butter and cinnamon mixture offers a balanced sweetness and spice that complements the soft, yeasty roll. The gentle 300°F bake prevents excessive browning while cooking the center thoroughly. The recipe yields enough rolls for a 9x13-inch pan, making it suitable for sharing or several servings.
No specific serving suggestions or storage tips were provided, so it is assumed these cinnamon rolls can be served warm and fresh as a breakfast pastry or snack.
Ingredients
Rolls
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup water warm
- 1 egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
Instructions
- Combine the milk, sugar, shortening, and salt, and heat until the sugar has dissolved and the shortening has melted. Let cool.
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and give it a few minutes to activate. Add the yeast mixture and the egg to the milk and mix well. Add the flour and mix to make a dough that is soft, but not sticky. Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- To prepare the filling for the cinnamon rolls, use an electric mixer to blend the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until softened and well mixed.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling on top, and tightly roll up the dough. Cut off the ends of the roll, cut the remaining roll into 1-inch pieces, and place the pieces in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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