Oats are high in fiber and are reported to reduce cholesterol.
Cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat on a Sunday morning. As these sweet treats are usually loaded with sugar, processed flour, and butter, these baked goods are not typically part of a well balanced diet. However, replacing a portion of the white flour used in a cinnamon roll recipe with out flour can make these pastries healthier by adding whole grain fiber. Out flour has a mild flavor which complements the cinnamon rolls without significantly altering their texture.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
1. Add the warm water and yeast to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Allow the yeast to rest for five minutes until it starts to bubble.
2. Stir in the sugar, egg, milk and melted butter until the ingredients are well combined.
3. Combine the flours in the medium bowl until combined.
4. Stir the flour mixture into the liquid yeast mixture one cup at a time until all of it is combined. Stir the dough vigorously until it becomes elastic in its texture.
5. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow it to rest for about an hour.
Prepare the Icing and Filling
6. Combine the remaining butter, cinnamon and brown sugar in the medium mixing bowl and stir until the ingredients are combined.
7. Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla and one tablespoon skim milk in a small bowl to make the frosting for the cinnamon rolls. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk.
8. Cover and refrigerate the frosting until you are ready to serve the cinnamon rolls.
9. Roll the dough into a square until it is half an inch thick.
10. Spread an even layer of the brown sugar filling over the rolled dough.
11. Roll the dough onto itself to create a cylinder.
12. Cut the dough into one and a half inch thick slices and arrange them onto a cookie sheet.
13. Allow the rolls to rest for 30 minutes so they can rise.
14. Place the rolls into a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.
15. Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes.
16. Frost the cinnamon rolls with the vanilla icing and serve.
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