Big Batch Cinnamon Rolls

by Amy on December 16, 2008

Providing teacher and school staff holiday gifts always sneaks up on me, probably because school tends to let out a week before Christmas.  Although I do put together a separate gift for my child’s classroom teacher, it’s simply not financially feasible for us to purchase gifts for everyone in the building who contributes to the learning environment.  And that, as far as I’m concerned, is everyone!

My solution?  Cinnamon rolls!  I made three dozen rolls last night to put in the teachers’ lounges.

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Preferring a healthier recipe for my family (I use Laura’s whole wheat cinnamon rolls), I forgo that option when baking for others.  Here is the recipe I use when I need a large batch of rolls.

Big Batch Cinnamon Rolls

  1. Mix 3 cups hot water with 3 T. yeast and 3/4 cup sugar.  Let sit a couple minutes to activate yeast.
  2. Add 2 c. flour.  Mix.
  3. Add 3/4 c. oil, 1 t. salt, 3 eggs.  Mix.
  4. Add 7 cups flour, a couple at a time.  Mix and then knead until all flour is incorporated, and dough isn’t sticky.
  5. Set dough in a LARGE greased bowl.  Let rise until double.
  6. Divide dough in 1/2.  Roll out one 1/2 into a long rectangle.
  7. Spread rectangle with softened butter.  Sprinkle with brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.  Roll up.
  8. Floss the roll into 18 pieces.
  9. Edited:  I forgot!  Let the rolls rise again, about 30 minutes!
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Icing

  • 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
  • 1 T. vanilla
  • 3 T. milk
  • sifted powdered sugar

Mix together until easily spreadable.

No time to bake rolls? Need a different idea? Try one of these:

  • Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix you provide a big container of mix and cups for the office or lounge, they’ll find the hot water ;-)
  • Spiced Tea Mix same concept, different beverage
  • A box of those cute itty bitty oranges from the store.  I think ours are even called “Cuties.”  Those always go over well.
  • A divided tray with mixed nuts, dried fruit, candy, etc.

It’s not so important what you do, but it is important to recognize and appreciate the people who spend so much of their day educating your children.  What ideas do you have?  I’d love to have more gift ideas for large groups of people.

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1 Sonshine December 16, 2008 at 9:55 am

Those rolls look scrumptious!

As for other ideas what about different kinds of fudge or candy bark, or homemade peanut clusters, or dipped pretzel sticks. Those are all I can think of right now that I have done before. :)

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2 BarbaraLee December 16, 2008 at 10:02 am

I decided that we are taking this week & Christmas week off. We homeschool and preparing for Christmas takes a week in it’s self. So instead of trying to cram everything in a time slot we are doing a whole week of home ec.

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3 susieshomemade December 16, 2008 at 11:51 am

That’s a great tackle and awesome ideas:-)

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4 Karen December 16, 2008 at 12:37 pm

Wow! Those look yummy. Makes me want to become a teacher at your school…

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5 Dreamer December 16, 2008 at 1:13 pm

OOH, yum. I just made our Christmas cinnamon rolls yesterday and put them in the freezer. That way I can take them out and bake them while we open presents! I can’t wait!

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6 Katie December 16, 2008 at 2:20 pm

What a GREAT idea!! Who doesn’t LOVE cinnamon rolls!?!

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7 Amy December 16, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Those look delicious! That is so nice of you to take something for everyone at the school!

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8 Toni December 16, 2008 at 4:33 pm

They look divine – and so nice of you to recognise everyone involved in the education process.

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9 Lana December 16, 2008 at 5:18 pm

I am definitely going to try these! They look delicious! Now, I need to go “tackle” my projects! :)

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10 Jennifer December 16, 2008 at 6:23 pm

Today I made 3 batches of holiday cranberry bread. One large batch for dh to take with him for his teacher lounge at work. The other 2 I divided among mini loaf pans. Luke has a teacher, 2 aides and a special ed teacher. these will be for them. I just can’t make for everyone, if I did I would have to include the speech therapist, the bus drivers (1 each way) and a couple of more aides. I am just giving to the main ones.

My daughter has at least 6 gymnastics coaches that help her team. I bought small felt stockings for cheap and will fill them with dark choclate Bliss, free from CVS. I hope they appreciate the small ways we can say thank you.

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11 Mrs. C March 11, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Found it! I came here specifically to look for this recipe. :)

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12 Wilma McKittrick August 11, 2009 at 3:49 pm

Was looking for a big batch recipe and boy did I find one. This is the best recipe for cinnamon rolls that I have used.(I am 80 yrs. old) They are huge, just like I like them and so tender. Everyone is raving about them. I bake and give to my Sunday School members. They love them and the family doesn’t want them to leave the house.

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13 JessieGinAZ August 16, 2009 at 11:08 pm

YAY YAY YAY I am so happy you re posted this one in this weeks menu plan because I had seen it ahile back and somehow didnt bookmark it–I am SOOOO making these this week YUMMO

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14 David October 12, 2009 at 8:19 pm

My wife made these and they were great!

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15 nancy December 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm

Hi, I have quick question about the type of flour used.
Can you tell me if it is self rising or plain?
thanks

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16 Amy December 21, 2009 at 10:08 am

@nancy, I just use plain unbleached flour. Enjoy!

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17 Kayla August 14, 2010 at 9:45 pm

Thanks so much for this recipe! I so enjoy reading your blog and have had this recipe bookmarked for quite a while. My mother-in-law just had her hip replaced and I wanted to make a fun breakfast for her and the family today! They were a huge hit, with only 3 left! And I am very excited to have 12 in the freezer for next time we want cinnamon rolls!

Thanks so much! :)

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18 Amy August 15, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Glad they worked well for you! Thanks for letting me know. :)

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19 Aprille August 22, 2010 at 4:16 pm

Thanks for sharing your recipe, your gifting idea, and the floss trick. I really appreciate it! :)

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