Lisa UK 09-08-99 2:17 PM
Cinnamon Rolls
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
In small bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar; stir until dissolved and set aside.
In large bowl, mix pudding according to package instructions with milk.
To this add 1/2 cup melted butter, egg and salt.
Mix well, then add yeast mixture and blend well.
Gradually add flour and knead until smooth.
Place in a very large greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
Punch down and let rise again for second time.
Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll dough on a very large floured surface.
Dough should roll out to a long rectangle, about 34 x 21 inches in size.
Spread melted butter over entire dough surface, using a pastry brush.
In small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle over top of buttered dough.
Roll dough up like a jelly roll.
Measure dough every 2 inches and cut with a knife.
Using your hands, gently pack each roll (this keeps it from coming apart
during baking).
Place each roll in a buttered baking pan and allow to rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes.
Bake in a preheated 350ª oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
Frost rolls while still warm.