Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
1.5 cup

Butter (roll-in)

cold

0.25 cup

Flour (roll-in)

2 unit

Active dry yeast

1 cup

Milk

heated to 110 F

2 unit

Eggs

at room temperature

2 tsp

Salt

0.25 cup

Sugar

3.25 cup

All-purpose flour

4 tbsp

Butter (filling)

melted

1 cup

Brown sugar

4 tsp

Cinnamon

4 tbsp

Flour (filling)

1 cup

Pecans

finely chopped

1 unit

Egg

beaten

1 tsp

Water

0.75 lb

Powdered sugar

5 tbsp

Milk (icing)

2 tsp

Vanilla

Step 1
~7 min

Make the butter roll-in first.

Step 2
~7 min

Cut the flour and cold butter together until combined but do not let the butter become warm.

Step 3
~7 min

Shape the butter into a 7\"x9\" rectangle between two sheets of waxed paper.

Step 4
~7 min

Set aside in a cool spot or place back in the refrigerator while you make the dough, but don't let the butter re-harden.

Step 5
~7 min

Combine the packages of yeast with the warm milk and let sit 5 minutes to soften.

Step 6
~7 min

Mix in the salt, sugar, and eggs.

Step 7
~7 min

Add the 3 1/4 cups flour all at once and stir until thoroughly combined.

Step 8
~7 min

Chill dough in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Step 9
~7 min

Remove the butter from refrigerator. You don't want the butter to re-harden and it's best if the dough and the butter are approximately the same temperature.

Step 10
~7 min

Sprinkle your work surface generously with flour.

Step 11
~7 min

Roll dough out into a 11\"x16\" rectangle.

Step 12
~7 min

Brush all the excess flour off the top of the dough.

Step 13
~7 min

Place the block of butter on one side of the dough leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 14
~7 min

Fold the other half of the dough over and pinch the seams together slightly to seal to encase the block of butter.

Step 15
~7 min

Turn the dough 1/4 turn so the part of the folded dough that opens up is on your right(like a book).

Step 16
~7 min

Brush away the excess flour that's on top of the dough.

Step 17
~7 min

Roll the folded dough into an 8\"x20\" rectangle.

Step 18
~7 min

Brush away all excess flour off the top of the dough.

Step 19
~7 min

Fold 1/3 of the dough over and brush off the excess flour and then fold the other 1/3 of the dough over that so the dough resembles a business letter.

Step 20
~7 min

Roll out the dough again and fold it in thirds like a business letter just like you did before.

Step 21
~7 min

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 22
~7 min

Sweep up all the flour on your work surface so you can use it again.

Step 23
~7 min

After the dough has chilled, sprinkle your work surface with your recycled flour and place the dough on it.

Step 24
~7 min

Roll out and fold the dough in thirds exactly as you did before.

Step 25
~7 min

Chill dough for 1 more hour.

Step 26
~7 min

Repeat this rolling and folding one more time.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 27
~7 min

Chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight if preferred.

Step 28
~7 min

With a sharp serrated knife, cut the dough in half.

Step 29
~7 min

Keep one half in the refrigerator while you work with the first half.

Step 30
~7 min

Roll the half of dough into a 9\"x16\" rectangle.

Step 31
~7 min

Sprinkle the top of the dough with the cinnamon topping.

Step 32
~7 min

Roll dough into a tight 16\" long log.

Step 33
~7 min

Cut dough into 16 pieces.

Step 34
~7 min

Place cinnamon rolls on ungreased baking sheets at least 3 inches apart so they have room to rise and expand.

Step 35
~7 min

Repeat with the other half of the dough.

Step 36
~7 min

Cover the trays of cinnamon rolls with towels and set aside to rise until the rolls are ALMOST doubled.

Step 37
~7 min

Brush rolls lightly with egg wash and bake in a preheated 400\u00b0F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Step 38
~7 min

Drizzle powdered sugar icing over the rolls while they are still warm.

Step 39
~7 min

To make icing simply combine powdered sugar with vanilla and enough milk so you can drizzle it.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cardamom to the dough.

Use a stand mixer to make the dough for easier mixing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with coffee or milk.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Denmark

Cultural Significance

Part of traditional Danish pastry culture.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Birthdays

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Dessert
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

80/100

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