Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Nothing is better than the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls baking in the oven first thing in the morning!  This easy and oh so tasty recipe is made the day before and baked the next day.  

In your Stand Mixer add these 7 ingredients to the bowl:

1 cup milk, warmed to 110 degrees

2 eggs, room temperature

1/3 cup butter, melted

4 1/2 cups bread flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons quick rise yeast

With your dough hook in place, turn on mixer to speed 2 and let it mix and knead until a nice smooth ball.

Remove ball from bowl, knead a couple more times before placing in a medium size glass bowl.  Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 90 minutes, or double in size.

Next, stir together

1 cup brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Set aside.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 14x22-inch rectangle.

I love a marble rolling pin. 

1/3 cup butter, softened.

Soften, not melted.

Spread the butter evenly on the dough 

Next, sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture

then sprinkle with 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).

Raisins might be good too. (I haven't tried them.)  

Beginning on 22-inch side, roll it up pinching edges of dough to hold it together. 

 Using a knife, cut about 14 rolls.

Place rolls in parchment paper lined (or greased) 15x10.25-inch cast iron roaster.

 The parchment paper is key for baking

 cinnamon rolls.  I highly recommond using it!

Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator.

Note: If you decide to bake right away, then cover, and let rise until double, about 30 minutes. 

The next morning, remove pan from refrigerator, and bring to room temperature, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Frost with Cream Cheese frosting or serve on the side: 

Make the frosting ahead, so it's ready to go in the morning!

Mix all the following ingredients together and spread on warm cinnamon rolls.

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

4 tablespoon butter, soften

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3-ounce cream cheese, soften

Enjoy and Happy Cooking!

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Rectangular Roaster

Parchment Paper

Spatula Spreader

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Recipe: Overnight Cinnamon Rolls