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Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Stir together potato flakes & 1 c water in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step #2 Microwave at HIGH 3 mins; stir.
Step #3 Combine yeast & 2 c warm water in a 2-c glass measuring c; let this stand 5 mins.
Step #4 Combine mashed potatoes, eggs, 4 c flour, & next 3 ingredients in a 6-quart bowl.
Step #5 Stir in yeast mixture until mixed.
Step #6 Gradually stir in the remaining 5 1/2 to 6 c flour until soft dough forms.
Step #7 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in bulk.
Step #8 Divide dough in half.
Step #9 Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into an 18- x 15-inch rectangle.
Step #10 Spread each with half of butter; sprinkle with 2/3 c brown sugar, and, if desired, 1/4 c pecans, 2 tsps cinnamon, 1/4 c raisins.
Step #11 Roll up, jellyroll fashion, starting at a long edge.
Step #12 Cut each roll this into 1-inch-thick slices.
Step #13 Arrange in 4 (13- x 9-inch) pans or 8 (8-inch) square pans.
Step #14 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°) free from drafts, 30 mins or until doubled in bulk.
Step #15 Bake at 375° for 25 mins or until golden.
Step #16 Drizzle with Glaze.
Step #17 NOTE: Unbaked rolls may be frozen.
Step #18 To bake, remove this from freezer, & thaw in refrigerator 8 hrs.
Step #19 Bake as directed.
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