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| Nana's Cinnamon Rolls Recipe courtesy The Neelys Show: Down Home with the Neelys Episode: Sunday Sleep In Overall User Rating:  |
WONDERFUL!
05/04/2008 at 08:47pm
User: Kate from Brunswick, ME User Rating:
Ok so I truly love this recipe.... but the first batch was a bit of a learning experience. First of all, I had purchased yeast in bulk at the healthfood store and had to google how much yeast is in a packet -- I went on faith that the answer I found was accurate (2.25 t./ per packet or just about a tablespoon). And I also wondered why in the dough part of the recipe the butter called for 1/2 cup melted (which I think is a half a stick) and the filling part of the recipe called for a stick of butter melted. To me, they are the same thing but the different phrasing in the recipe planted that seed of doubt. maybe another reviewer can help this amateur chef or overly analytical recipe reader. The last stumbling block was whether the dough was rolled 'short end in' or 'long end in'. I gambled with rolling the long end in and i think it should have been the other way, making much wider, flatter rolls than what i had. But i didn't throw the baby out with the bath water. My kids inhaled these and i know that I can either cut more (like a dozen or so) and make them cook more evenly next time or roll them the other way.
GREAT GREAT GREAT
04/29/2008 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made these several times and they always come out perfect. I followed the recipe exactly. The only thing I added was a teaspoon of sugar to the yeast.
"yummo"
04/19/2008 at 02:36pm
User: Connie from El Cajon, CA User Rating:
Oh my word these cinnamon rolls were so easy to prepare & very tender. I did take note frm another reviewer & added 1 tsp. of sugar to my yeast mixture which helped the yeast bloom. my dough doubled in size w/no problem at all. I doubled the ammt. of pecans in place of the raisins & melted a container of vanilla frosting in the microwave in place of the powdered sugar recipe for the glaze. These cinnamon rolls were a "HUGE" hit at my house & not to mention everyone was chomping at the bits for them to get done. the house smelled sooo yummy..I've fwd the recipe to many of my family & frnds to try & I myself w/b making them agan ..real soon
READ ALL THE REVIEWS BEFORE YOU START
04/15/2008 at 12:58pm
User: Jessica from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
This recipe could use some shaping up. I was very happy with the end result, but I'm so thank full for the other reviews. The only way I could get the dough to rise was putting hot water under the bowl. (Suggested in another review) I also left out the raisins and added more brown sugar. Everyone should make this for your family, friends, and coworkers.
The Best I've tried to date
04/13/2008 at 09:28pm
User: Raylyn from Twin Falls , ID User Rating:
I have a bakery that I am always looking for new recipes for. I bake and then deliver my product to local businesses. I have recently had some of my customers asking for cinnamon rolls so I started researching recipes online. I went to the Food Network site and found Nana's Cinnamon Rolls. I have made several different versions and, so far, have had RAVE reviews. The bread is light and buttery, not heavy and chewy like many others I've tried. My kids, being my guinea pigs, have said they are 'the bomb'...which I've heard in todays 'lingo' means....THE BEST! Thanks Neelys!!!
Got recipe request... it's winner!
04/11/2008 at 10:11pm
User: Jennifer from Litchfield, MN User Rating:
These rolls were delicious! I was a little disappointed that they didn't raise a lot in the pan... until I baked them! Then they filled the pan beautifully! The frosting was perfect! I couldn't resist topping the warm rolls with the icing. Yum!
BY FAR THE EASIEST AND THE MOST DELICIOUS!
04/04/2008 at 03:05pm
User: jeanette from menifee, CA User Rating:
WOW! They are so easy to make! The dough is fool proof everytime I make it! The longer you let it sit the better. They also bake in less time than recommended for me... more like 15 minutes! My friends and family love them!
didn't rise
03/31/2008 at 11:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Mine didn't rise and I know my yeast was good. Followed the recipe to a T. Made another recipe right after and it was good. Guess there is a problem here. Or with me.
Moist Gooey and Delicious
03/31/2008 at 07:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are moist, gooey, and delicious! I put my dough mixture on a wire rack over a pan of very hot water and covered with a towel for one hour to rise and also did the same when they were in the pan before cooking (30 minutes) and they turned out beautiful! I also used less than half a stick of butter for the filling. Huge hit with my family. Will definitely make again.
Mm Mm Good!
03/30/2008 at 12:47pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I do not consider myself as a serious or accomplished baker. However, I have always had good results when following a specific recipe. I love cinnamon rolls, but have never actually took the time to make them. After watching the Neely's prepare these cinnamon rolls on their show and reading the reviews posted here, I challenged myself to give them a try. I had a huge success with these rolls and was extremely pleased with the final results. It should be noted that the correct amount of yeast is, "two" 1/4 oz packages of dry yeast. Plus, I used the tip (from a reviewer) to add 1 teaspoon of sugar in the dry yeast mixture. I had to make an adjustment by adding a little more flour in my dough--it was a little too sticky. I was able to get 10 cinnamon rolls and used all the dough, including the ends. After slicing the rolls and placing them in the baking pan, don't forget to allow them to rise until dough is doubled, 30 minutes or longer. Also, I figured the recommended 20-25 minutes baking time seemed too long for my oven. My cinnamon rolls were golden brown in just 15 minutes. I will definitely keep using this cinnamon roll recipe--no more refrigerator cinnamon rolls for me. Thanks Pat and Gina for sharing another one of your family's treasured recipes!
AWESOME CINNAMON ROLLS
03/28/2008 at 09:34pm
User: Lauren from mooresville , IN User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls were a hit with my family! They all disappeared so fast!!! Absolutely wonderful!
YEAST
03/27/2008 at 07:49pm
User: Cathy from Mechanicsville, VA User Rating:
I have been making cinnamon rolls for years and my recipe calls for 2 pkgs. yeast. It has to be the right temperature or it won't rise. I use a therometer that is for meat and yeast. If the yeast is good it will make a header and I always put a tsp. sugar in mine. I let my rolls rise on a heating pad on low.
These are yummy!!
03/24/2008 at 05:44am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I always found this info to be helpful when using yeast. It really takes the guess work out of the process. Hope its helpful. http://www.preparedpantry.com/howyeastworks.htm
Disappointed
03/24/2008 at 01:30am
User: Kelli from Madison, WI User Rating:
Thank goodness I only made 1/2 a recipe. A - they didn't rise & my yeast was fine & think the amount was off. Could kick myself for not reading the reviews 1st - because it is off. They were a bit on the tough side. B. Not the nice fluffy type that were shown on TV. I did try another recipe from the internet Cinnamon Rolls in less than 2 hours & those DID work, nice & fluffy. Live & learn I guess.
Confused about amount of yeast
03/23/2008 at 03:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used the suggested amount of yeast however I waited an hour and my dough didn't rise. After waiting a long time, I made the filling and rolled out the cinnamon rolls and they sat in the tray for over an hour waiting for them to double in size... but that didn't happen. Any ideas of what went wrong? Suggestions for anyone who had success?
Yeast questions and answers
03/23/2008 at 03:22pm
User: Rita from Utica, NY User Rating:
Charlene and Jennifer, You are both right about the yeast measurement being off. Likely they just meant 2 packages of yeast, NOT 4 ounces. If your dough is not rising there are 3 possibilities: 1.Your yeast was dead when you started. Did it bubble up in the water? 2. Water was too hot and yeast was killed. 3. Location for dough rising too hot or too cold. Yeast is very particular about temperatures. Too cold and it will just sit, too hot and it will be dead in a flash. 100-110 Fahrenheit makes it very happy! Hope this info is helpful. Rita
Correct amount of yeast???
03/23/2008 at 11:32am
User: JENNIFER from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
I'm with Charlene in VA....I think the amount of yeast is incorrect. I used 2 packages (1/4 oz each) of Fleishman's Rapid Rise....and I too am still waiting for the dough to rise and it has been 45 minutes. I would probably add some sugar to the yeast mixture as I typically do. I also substituted 1 C plus 2 T cake flour for one of the cups of flour to hopefully make a lighter consistency....We'll see. I hope I don't have to throw it all out!
Excellent
03/23/2008 at 11:23am
User: Amy from Bristol, TN User Rating:
I made these cinnamon rolls for Easter breakfast. My family absolutely loved them. This is a keeper.
The best cinnamon rolls!
03/22/2008 at 11:31pm
User: shaikira from whitehall, PA User Rating:
I have tried dozen of diffrent cinnamon roll recipes, and thought I had found the perfect one till I tried this one this is by far one of the best. Thank you Pat&Gina for a real down home recipe! A must try recipe.
8 oz of yeast!
03/22/2008 at 08:57pm
User: Charlene from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
First item on recipe was 2 (4 oz.) packages of yeast. I don't even think you can disolve 8 oz of yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Used 2 (3/4 oz.) packages and am now waiting for dough to rise. Has been 45 min. and dough is flat as it was when first put in. Am I missing something here?
Excellent
03/22/2008 at 02:18pm
User: Krystal from Ridgecrest, CA User Rating:
Absolutely delicious! Easier to make than most yeast recipes.
The best recipe for cinnamon rolls.
03/22/2008 at 02:17pm
User: Alma from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
Really good rolls. I tried with fresh yeast, andI got a good result.