This must-try cinnamon roll is all about the pillowy texture, the sweet spices and the homemade caramel drizzle. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Giant Cinnamon Roll

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Giant Cinnamon Roll
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and whipping cream until foamy. In another bowl, combine sugar and salt; add 3 cups flour, yeast mixture, egg and melted butter. Stir until moistened. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3-4 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 2-in.-wide strips. Roll up 1 strip and place in the center of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; wrap remaining strips around center to form 1 giant roll. Cover with greased foil; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°.
- Bake until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. If dough starts browning too quickly, cover lightly with foil. Cool on a wire rack.
- To prepare topping, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until it turns light amber. Add butter, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat; add cream while continuing to stir vigorously. Cool slightly. Pour 3/4 cup sauce over warm roll; sprinkle with salt. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 416 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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