Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange and black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Warm milk to 110Β°F, dissolve sugar, activate yeast until frothy (10 minutes)
- Mix & Rise: Combine ingredients, knead until smooth for 5-7 minutes, let rise for 1 hour
- Shape: Roll dough, add cinnamon filling, slice into 12 even pieces
- Bake: Second rise for 30 minutes, bake until golden for 20-25 minutes, prepare glaze
- Finish: Cool slightly, apply colored glaze, create Halloween designs while rolls are warm
Notes
- Test milk temperature with your wrist – should feel barely warm
- Don’t over-flour during kneading to maintain soft texture
- Cover rolls with damp towel during rising to prevent drying
- For extra Halloween flair, try adding dramatic red coloring effects for a zombie guts variation
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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