As you can probably guess I am an avid reader of MANY food blogs. I love them! And right now most of my favorite food bloggers are posting about healthy recipes. I think the sentiment is, "we ate too much for Thanksgiving so let's take a break and make something light this week." Which totally makes sense. I think that is how any sane person would feel. But me, well, I just want to bake cinnamon rolls.
Let me explain.
I always make cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. Last year I made apple cinnamon rolls, and I'm already (apparently) thinking about it for this year. I've already started my Christmas shopping/making, and it's got me in the mood, I guess. So I decided to try combining my love for cinnamon rolls with my love for Nutella. (Did you know I LOVE Nutella? I try not to buy it very often because I love it a little too much, if you know what I mean.)Nutella Cinnamon Rolls, makes 10-12
3 tablespoons warm water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup milk (I used whole, but any kind is fine)
2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup flour
1 cup Nutella
3-4 teaspoons cinnamon
In a small bowl stir together the water and sugar. Stir in the yeast and allow this to activate for 5-6 minutes (it should foam slightly).
In a small pot melt the butter. Add the milk and allow to warm through.
In the bowl of your mixer (or just a large bowl) combine the flours and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture, the milk mixture and (with the dough hook attachment) stir/knead until well-combined and dough becomes slightly elastic. Form into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour. (Or until doubled in size.)
Roll dough out into a large rectangle. Spread on the Nutella! Evenly sprinkle on the cinnamon. Roll up and cut into 10-12 rolls and place in a buttered pan. Cover and allow to rise for another 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 28-30 minutes.
I also made a simple glaze out of melted butter and powered sugar. But because these are so sweet I actually think they are best served hot with little slab of butter. Let the butter melt into the roll just before eating. Oh, and milk is a must. xo. Emma
Two of my favorite things, Nutella and cinnamon rolls! Yummy!
Posted by: Tonya | November 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Oh my goodness! I never thought about putting Nutella! Such a fantastic idea. I can't wait to stuff my face with these puppies.
Melissa
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Posted by: Melissa Ahamad | November 28, 2012 at 10:27 AM
This must be perfection in a dish. And nutella? I'm guessing when you buy it, the only other thing you need is a spoon. Yep. Me too :)
Posted by: Annabelle | November 28, 2012 at 10:28 AM
yes! those look incredible!!!
Posted by: Elaina Reville | November 28, 2012 at 10:29 AM
I love your cinnamon roll tradition! And, who could disagree, everything is better with Nutella!
Posted by: Yelle | November 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM
I always see these nutella related recipes on Pinterest but have never known anyone to try them. Now I feel the need to, they look so delicious.
Posted by: Sarah Kyle | November 28, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Oh wow.. nutella and cinnamon sound like an amazing combination! Your family and friends are so lucky to have such a good cook in the family, your food always looks delicious x
Posted by: Charlotte | November 28, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I was just thinking about Nutella rolls while bathing earlier. I am so making these soon! :)
Posted by: Vera | November 28, 2012 at 10:37 AM
yummy yummy! Cinnamon rolls are the bestest dessert, evah! This is a fact.
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Posted by: call me debbie | November 28, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Oh goodness, my 5yr old LOVES cinnamon rolls and I always thought they'd be too hard to make. But this sounds possible (for my skill level ;) Plus we always have nutella in the house. It's the only way I can get my other kid to have some wheat bread!
Posted by: Cynthia | November 28, 2012 at 10:44 AM
There is a puddle of drool sitting next to me. These look incredible!
Posted by: Ping | November 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM
This looks so delicious, yum! I'm definitely going to try it :)
Posted by: Becca Lily | November 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM
mmmmmmm it looks soooooooo delicious!!! You make me need some chocolate.... nutella......... give me a tiramisu.... or anything else please!!! :D
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Posted by: Sara | November 28, 2012 at 10:46 AM
I'd love to get the recipe for the apple cinnamon rolls!
Posted by: Vicki | November 28, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Oh gosh. How amazing. I love cinnamon rolls because they are both dessert and breakfast. I cannot wait to make this. I love your recipes, thanks ladies!
Posted by: heidi | November 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Yum yum yum, this looks and I'm sure, tastes like heaven :)
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Posted by: Mia@Razzle Dazzle Rose | November 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM
What are your favorite food blogs? Also, does your sister have any favorite blogs? You're obviously one of our (the readers') favorites. You should do an article about your favorite blogs! :)
Posted by: Sierra Nunley-Gross | November 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Nutella is my weakness. I use it as cupcake frosting.
Posted by: Kathleen Lisson | November 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM
It looks really tasty!! I just want to grab a bite directly from the picture! It looks so juicyy :D
Posted by: Food around my World | November 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Oh. My. God. These look amazing! I am scared I might drool on my keypad and break my laptop! Must. look. away. now!!!!!!!!! Mmmm. YUM!
Posted by: lori | November 28, 2012 at 11:15 AM