Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9 rolls.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Bread Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3 eggs; FILLING:; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 cup grated peeled apple; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; GLAZE:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

I like to serve these cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. This recipe is great because it can be prepared a day early and makes big portions.

Ingredients

4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 eggs
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup grated peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll into a 12-in. square. Sprinkle crumb mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with apple and pecans.
Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut into nine slices. Place cut side up in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
Uncover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls. Serve warm.