Cinnamon Rolls (2 versions)

Cinnamon Rolls

Makes about 20 very large rolls

Ingredients
Cream cheese frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ c. margarine
1 tsp vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk

(You could easily cut this in half and still have plenty!)

Dough
½ c. warm water
2 envelopes Yeast
2 tbsp. Sugar
1 3.4-oz. Box instant vanilla pudding mix cold
milk with pudding (for jell-o brand, this is 2 c.)
½ c. margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. Salt
6 c. flour
½ c. butter, softened
2 c. packed brown sugar
4 tsp. Cinnamon

Instructions
In a bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, prepare pudding mix according to packaged directions.
Add margarine, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
Add yeast mixture. Blend
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth.  Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled. 

Punch down dough and let rise again. Roll out on floured board to 34x21 inches. 

Spread soft butter over surface.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly.
With knife, put a notch every inches. Cut at notches with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. With your hand, press down lightly on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double in size.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Remove when rolls start to turn golden. Do not overbake.
Combine cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Cinnamon Rolls (Version 2)

Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes

Total Time 2 hours

Servings 24 rolls

Ingredients

Dough
8 cups flour (7-8 cups)

1 cup powdered milk 

1 cup instant mashed potato flakes 

1 cup sugar 

2 tsp salt 

2 eggs 

1/2 cup butter, melted 

3 1/2 cup warm water, divided

 2 Tbsp yeast 

2 Tbsp butter, melted, for brushing on dough 

Filling 

1/2 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup sugar 

1-2 Tbsp cinnamon 

Frosting: 

1/2 cup butter, softened 

3-4 cup powdered sugar 

1 tsp vanilla 

4-6 Tbsp half and half (enough for the frosting to be spreading consistency)

Instructions 

Dough Add yeast into 1/2 cup of warm water, allow to proof for 5-10 minutes. 

Mix together 3 cups flour, powdered milk, potato flakes, sugar and salt. 

Add eggs, butter and yeast mixture. 

Add in remaining water and and 5 cups of flour, more flour as needed. 

Knead until dough is soft and smooth dough, about 4-5 minutes. 

Cover dough and let rise 1 hour. 

Divide into 2 pieces. 

Roll each piece out to a 18 x 15 rectangle and brush with melted butter 

Filling 

Mix the brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon together and then sprinkle over the dough spread with melted butter. 

Roll up each rectangle starting with the long edge. 

Slice and put on parchment covered pan and let rise for 30-45 minutes. 

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. 

Let cool slightly and frost.

Frosting 

Mix together until a desired consistency is found. Spread onto warm or cool rolls.

The Mac Attack (TMNT Mac and Cheese Pizza)

The Mac Attack (TMNT Mac and Cheese Pizza) Source: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cookbook Ingredients Cornmeal or flour for dusting EVOO for brushing and greasing (I didn't use this) 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1-1/2 cups milk 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp flour salt and pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded white cheddar, divided (I used regular cheddar) 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided (I used mozzarella) 1 heaping tbsp minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish (I skipped this) 1/2 cup heavy cream OR half-and-half (I used non-fat half-and-half) 1 pound ball pizza dough (I used the recipe on the back of the pizza yeast) Instructions (These are adjusted to match the temperature and time on the pizza yeast recipe) Preheat over to 425 degrees F. Dush a pizza ban with cornmeal or flour. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the past to al dente, according to package directions. Drain well. Pour themilk into a small saucepan and warm it over medium-low heat just until it starts to steam. Don't let it boil over! In a separate, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, unilt if forms a smooth, bubbly paste. (Be careful not to let it brown.) Whisk in the hot milk for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in paprika, mustard, and 3/4 cup of EACH cheese. Stir until the cheeses are completely melted, then add the chices, cream, and pasta. Mix gently until well combined, then taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Stretch or roll dough into 12-inch disk and place on pan. Brush with olive oil (I skipped this). Spread the mac and cheese onto the crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border of dough all round. Use just enough mac and cheese to make a 1/4-inch thick layer. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with remaining chives. Slice and serve.