Cinnamon rolls

Method

• step 1

  Butter a pie dish and set aside.

• step 2

  Whisk the melted butter, warm milk and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle over the yeast and leave it for 1 minute to set.

• step 3

  Add 500g of the plain flour and combine. Cover and rise for 1 hour in a warm place. While proving make the filling by mixing together all the ingredients, and do the same for the frosting. Set both aside.

• step 4

  Once proved for an hour add the rest of the flour, salt and baking powder and combine.

• step 5

  Knead on a very well floured surface till it comes together, then roll into an inch thick rectangle about 20cm x 30cm

• step 6

  Spread the filling mixture over the dough and roll into a log. Cut into 1.5 inch slices and place in the buttered pie dish with one in the centre and the others around it. Cover and rise for 30 minutes somewhere warm.

• step 7

  Preheat oven to 180°C, and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes. Place a tray on the rack below to make for easier clean up incase the filling leaks.

• step 8

  Once baked, remove from the oven and pour over the frosting mix you set aside earlier. Serve and enjoy while still warm.