Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

GreekVegetarianIntermediate5 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0 cup skim milk, (105 to 115 degrees F)
  • 0.3 cup margarine, melted
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 each egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 cup bread flour, divided
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Vegetable cooking spray 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Glaze 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in 1 1/4 cups skim milk in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add margarine, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and egg; stir well.

  3. 3

    Stir in 3 1/2 cups flour, cocoa, and salt to form a soft dough.

  4. 4

    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).

  5. 5

    Add enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.

  6. 6

    Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning top to coat.

  7. 7

    Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F), free from drafts, 45 minutes or till doubled in bulk.

  8. 8

    Punch dough down.

  9. 9

    Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

  10. 10

    Roll into a 16 x 8- inch rectangle.

  11. 11

    Brush egg white over entire surface.

  12. 12

    Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over dough.

  13. 13

    Starting at long side, roll up dough tightly, jellyroll fashion; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll).

  14. 14

    Cut roll into 16 (1-inch) slices, using string or dental floss.

  15. 15

    Arrange slices, cut sides up, in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with vegetable cooking spray.

  16. 16

    Cover and let rise 30 minutes or till doubled in bulk.

  17. 17

    OVEN: Bake rolls at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

  18. 18

    GLAZE: Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; stir well.

  19. 19

    Drizzle over rolls.

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