Mimis Cinnamon Rolls And Twists Recipes

MIMI'S CINNAMON ROLLS AND TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat butter, milk, and sugar until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm (should feel slightly warmer than normal skin temperature.) Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Combine cooled butter, yeast, water, and eggs in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer. Slowly add the flour mixture to the liquids. Change from paddle to dough hook. Mix for 4 to 6 minutes or until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and crawls up the hook. Place dough into a lightly buttered bowl, turning to butter all sides, cover with a towel, and place in a warm, draft free spot for the first rise. Wait until the dough has doubled in size, about an hour. NOTE: This can vary widely depending on the strength/age of yeast and the temperature of the room. Judge this more on increase in volume rather than timing. While dough is rising, make filling. Combine sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and then cut the butter in until crumbly; set aside. Butter a baking sheet; set aside. Transfer risen dough to a lightly floured surface. With a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a rectangle about 12x9-inches for 3-inch rolls. Brush off any excess flour. Top with filling mixture, leaving a clean edge around the sides. Starting at the long edge, roll tightly into a log. Using a very sharp knife, trim off the ends and cut log into 12 equal pieces for large rolls, or 24 pieces for smaller portions. Place rolls cut-side up on prepared baking sheet with edges touching. Press the top of each roll down to flatten slightly and spread the tops to partially expose the filling. Cover and set rolls aside to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. When dough has risen, bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, spinning the pan halfway through. Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack. Cool slightly. Place the icing ingredients in a bowl. Cream until smooth. While the rolls are still warm, drizzle glaze over the top. Pull rolls apart and serve. If you have any icing left over, pass it at the table. Your guests may want to slather extra on their rolls!

MIMI'S SOUR CREAM TWISTS

Steps:

• Heat sour cream to lukewarm and cool some.
• Mix yeast and 1/4 cup warm water to proof.
• Add to the yeast the sour cream, soft butter, sugar, salt, egg, and 1 cup flour--beat till smooth.
• Gradually add the other 2 cups flour--mixing well.
• Rise once till doubled.
• On a floured board roll into a 6"x24" rectangle.
• Brush with the second 2 tablespoons soft butter.
• Mix the filling together and spread over half of the rectangle.
• Fold over the other half of the dough--lengthwise.
• Cut 24 1" strips.
• Twist and place on a greased sheet.
• Let rise till doubled.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, but don't overbake.
• Remove from baking sheet and drizzle glaze over them.