Thebutteryou spread on the rolled-outdoughshould be very soft so that the dough won’t tear.
Ingredients
1(1/4-oz.)
Beat 1/2 cup softened butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy.
Credit: Luca Trovato
Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp.
salt, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and next 2 ingredients, beating until blended.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Combine 4 1/2 cups bread flour and 1/4 tsp.
Place dough in a lightly greased large bowl, turning to grease top.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350.
Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll into a 16- x 12-inch rectangle.
Spread with 1/2 cup very soft butter, leaving a 1-inch border around edges.
Place rolls, cut sides down, in 2 lightly greased 10-inch round pans.
Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
Cool in pans 5 minutes.
Brush rolls with Cream Cheese Icing.
Place apples in a microwave-safe bowl, and pour 1 cup apple cider over apples.
Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until tender.
Drain and cool 15 minutes.
Proceed as directed, sprinkling apples over sugar mixture in Step 6 before topping with pecans.
Hands-on time: 30 min.
; Total time: 4 hr., including icing.
Chocolate-Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare as directed through Step Chop 2 (4-oz.)
bittersweet chocolate baking bars; sprinkle over sugar mixture.
Hands-on time: 35 min.
; Total time: 3 hr., 40 min., including icing.
Proceed as directed, sprinkling cranberries over sugar mixture in Step
Hands-on time: 30 min.
; Total time: 3 hr., 55 min., including icing.
