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When impatience pays off

I am unsure how the tradition started in our house.

My guess is since we tend to eat and run on most weekday mornings, by the time the weekend arrives, everyone in our house is ready for something better than a bowl of Cheerios.

So on Saturday and/or Sunday morning, I try to make breakfast special. It is usually comprised of a mix of items such as pancakes, biscuits, eggs, bacon, grits, and always, mixed fruit.

If I feel really motivated, I will bake fresh bread from scratch. I love fresh bread, especially the sweet bread used in cinnamon rolls.

However, I will admit, I usually lack the patience for all the chemistry involved in bread making.

When I wake up, and my pregnant stomach is growling, I have no patience for dissolving yeast in the perfect temperature water, and then waiting hours for the dough to rise. I will shove fistfuls of Lucky Charms down my pie-hole while waiting.

So this past weekend, I figured why not combine a biscuit dough recipe with cinnamon rolls? Biscuit dough omits the need for yeast and rise time, plus there’s cinnamon and sugar. Win-win!

Now before I go any further here, allow me to place this disclaimer on the recipe:

If you are a die hard cinnamon roll fanatic, and live for soft oowey-gooey Cinnabon-like rolls, THIS IS NOT THE RECIPE FOR YOU. These are biscuits, flirting with cinnamon rolls. So if you’re afraid of the commitment of bread making, this makes a sweet couple.

Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup milk

Filling:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*Optional- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans

Icing:

3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 package of cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
4-5 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 450F degrees.

2) In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).

3) Cut in 4 tablespoons of chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (reserve 2 tablespoons of butter for filling). Make sure the butter is cold as it helps keep the cinnamon biscuits soft. I toss the butter in the freezer for several minutes before adding it to the dry ingredients.

4) Stir in milk slowly just until moistened.

5) If using a stand mixer, ad the dough hook and knead just until the dough starts to cling together. If not, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a 7-8 times. Just remember to handle the dough as little as possible. You want the fats to stay chilled.

6) Roll dough into an 12 x 9 inch rectangle. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush over the dough.

7) Combine brown sugar and cinnamon (plus optional nuts) in a bowl, and sprinkle over butter.

8 ) Roll up dough like a jelly-roll starting on the long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place with cut side down in a greased baking pan. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter.

9) Bake at 450 degrees F for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.

10) Combine frosting ingredients and spread over warm (not hot) biscuits.

ENJOY!

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rachel-asouthernfairytale

Sandy, if I didn’t already love you.. this would seal the deal

NOM
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:06 am

Jameil

oooh! rashan would love these and so would i! score!!
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:13 am

Heather

OH GOD, YUM. oh i have to make these. like, now. too bad i’m too lazy to move from my chair right now. but damn, next sunday? THESE ARE IT.
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:20 am

MBonn

Ooh yum. The last time I made cinnamon rolls I used the Pillsbury ones but decided to make my own icing (since they never give you enough) and my mother ended up giving me flour instead of confectionary sugar. I couldn’t figure out why it tasted so awful!

I’m so tempted to make these right now, But I’m pretty sure eating an entire batch of cinnamon rolls on my own at 1am isn’t a good idea! Maybe tomorrow…
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:34 am

Marylin

Mmmm they look GOOOD!
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January 11th, 2010 at 6:59 am

Maggie's Mind

Oh, wow, those had to have been delicious! Yah, shortcuts can be a very good thing. Especially when you are hungry. Also, I want to come to your house for breakfast from now on. Grits, even. You rock.
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January 11th, 2010 at 7:44 am

Dot

That little face says it all!
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January 11th, 2010 at 10:07 am

Tara R.

These sound delicious. If Babisodes’ expression is any indication, they taste as good as they look.
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January 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am

Emily

YUM-EEE!!!! Can I have breakfast at your house next Saturday?

January 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am

Asianmommy

Yum! Looks so good.
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January 11th, 2010 at 11:10 am

jingle

cute, sweet, and breathe taking..

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January 11th, 2010 at 12:06 pm

The Mother

I have made cinnamon rolls with just about every bread dough ever invented, and I have learned this little fact:

Cinnamon rolls are great, regardless of the bread recipe you use.

I bet those were awesome.

There is, however, more chemistry in biscuit dough than bread dough, which is more biology. But whatever.
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January 11th, 2010 at 12:15 pm

lceel

Now. NOW I’m hungry. And it’s still over an hour ’til lunch. And she is gorgeous. Just like her Mom.
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January 11th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

Amy

what a great idea! My mother in law does the same thing with her pizza dough recipe. Delicious!
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

Shannanb aka Mommy Bits

Wow. Those look soooooo good! Def. not good for me to see while I am hungry!
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Lisa

OMG!!! I think my butt got bigger just looking at the pictures. If you don’t mind, I believe one (or, two) would fit nicely into a Priority Mail package at the U.S. Postal Service. Hurry. I’m drooling on my keyboard!!!!

Lisa
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January 11th, 2010 at 1:50 pm

Joyce-Anne

They look delicious! I will HAVE to try this recipe.
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January 11th, 2010 at 2:16 pm

Cecily R

Yummmmmmmmm. I think it’s possible that you have come up with a cinnamon roll recipe I can actually tackle without failing miserably! Wooooo!
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January 11th, 2010 at 2:48 pm

Karin aka perpstu

Oh.My.God. I am printing that recipe now. I think I will make them this weekend, they look delicious!
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January 11th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

Jientje

Mouthwateringly delicious looking, I’m going to gain weight just visiting here!
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January 11th, 2010 at 5:01 pm

Puna

This looks delicious. Really delicious.

January 11th, 2010 at 5:31 pm

Tasina

This sounded so yummy I had to run out…..and buy the Pillsbury stuff because baking and I do not get along.

January 11th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

sheila

Oh my my my you temptress you.

Wow these look awesome! I, however lol…would buy the pillsbury and save having to do dishes, ha ha ha. But I’m lazy like that. Although….I must say these look a bazillion times better than pillsb.
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January 11th, 2010 at 8:16 pm

Lauren

Those sound really tasty, but my idea of a Saturday morning cinnamon roll treat comes from a pillsbury can!
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January 11th, 2010 at 9:13 pm

Lisa Rae @ smacksy

What’s yummier? Cinnamon rolls or Babisodes?
I know. Easy question.
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Jane

Yum-MY! My family is going to love you for this! (sweet pics, btw!)
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January 11th, 2010 at 9:49 pm

Coal Miner's Granddaughter

Yep, that cinches it. You? Evil. Because I just licked my computer screen.

January 11th, 2010 at 10:50 pm

Muthering Heights

What a clever solution!!! I like that!
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January 11th, 2010 at 11:50 pm

savvy gal

Woman, you are making me drool. Anyway, I am glad you like the watch. xo SG
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January 12th, 2010 at 4:36 am

Kelley

oooooooh! Want!

I have looked at cinnamon rolls recipes online and they ALL called for refrigerated dough or something which we don’t have in Oz.

MUST try these. Ommmm nommm nommmm

January 12th, 2010 at 7:18 am

Jeanne

mmm, those look good! i will have to give them a try. thanks for sharing!
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:37 am

Cara

Those look and sound delightful. I’ve never attempted even this homemade-y version of cinnamon rolls. Me and Pillsbury are pretty good friends.
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January 12th, 2010 at 9:31 am

killlashandra

Ah yes, sticky buns. We make them from scratch once a year for Christmas morning because they do nothing for anyone who might even be considering watching their weight. Gee, looking at them sideways you might gain an inch on the hips. LOL But they are gosh darn good aren’t they? Cute picture.
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January 12th, 2010 at 10:36 am

They look delicious! I don’t even find time for that anymore… maybe i will this weekend
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January 12th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

Mama in Suburbia

Man, those look delicious!!! Looks pretty simple too, I’m gonna have to try it. Thanks!!!
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January 12th, 2010 at 4:33 pm

Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity

Yumm….and Babisodes looks sooooo adorable!!
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January 12th, 2010 at 7:09 pm

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings

Oh my…that looks incredible. I bet it would taste incredible too! I think one Saturday morning we will try this!
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January 12th, 2010 at 7:55 pm

Jenna

Those look delicious! Now, who can I ask around my house to make them for me? Shoot, it looks like I am going to have to do it myself!
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January 13th, 2010 at 12:45 am

Jenners

Oh MY God those look good!!!
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January 13th, 2010 at 8:54 pm

OMG!!! I am sooooo going to have to try your recipe! I can almost smell the cinnamon!! Cinnamon rolls are Hubby’s ABSOLUTE favourite!! I’ve never made them because A) My mother-in-law’s cinnamon rolls are a tough act to follow and B) Cinnamon rolls just looks so gosh darn daunting and difficult to make!

I am definitely trying your recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!! xo
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January 15th, 2010 at 12:16 am

missy