Growing up we were like all kids and LOVED cinnamon rolls. My brothers especially asked for them ALL the time... so my mom got creative and shortened the LONG cinnamon roll process by making the dough with Bisquick! They are so yummy and quick... Here's what I do:
- Make Bisquick dough (or the following biscuit recipe which my sister Becky gave me- it's a great one and I love making it a little healthier by adding wheat flour)
- Roll dough out as thin as you can
- Spread tub butter over dough
- Sprinkle dough with white sugar
- Layer a nice layer of brown sugar ;-)
- Sprinkle cinnamon
- Add nuts if you want
- Roll up dough
- Slice into rolls with floss (I like keeping them about an inch thick... not too fat!)
- Stick on greased cookie sheet
- Bake according to Bisquick box OR biscuit recipe you are using.
- Make whatever frosting you like for top, cream cheese or a thin drizzle and serve! YUM!
Baking Powder Biscuits
Better Homes and Gardens
3 c flour (I did half wheat, half white)
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp Cream of Tarter
3/4 cup butter
1 1/4 c buttermilk or 1 c milk
Mix dry ingredients together. Put butter in and mix with fingers, fork, or pastry blender until evenly distributed (should resemble coarse crumbs). Add milk all at once and stir until liquid is absorbed. Turn out onto floured surface adn knead lightly 3-4 times, just until dough comes together and is somewhat cohesive. Pat or roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out with biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until just barely browning on top (should be golden on bottoms of biscuits). Can be halved, or leftover biscuits are great split and toasted in the toaster.
Basic Frosting:
Combine powdered sugar, butter, and a little vanilla and milk to desired consistency. I added cinnamon to the frosting in the picture and it was extra yummy!
