Christmas Breakfast..

Every year I try to make something cinnamon yummy for breakfast on Christmas morning. This year I swore I would never buy the canned cinnamon rolls again!! So after a bit of searching I found this recipe and thought I would share...

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
Filling
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup peeled, cored, grated apple (1 to 2 large apples, 3-4 small apples)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 to 3 tablespoons half and half, milk or water
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Instructions

Dough
1. Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the butter, vanilla, egg and milk, then mix with an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, 2-3 minutes. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
2. With the dough hook mix the dough on low speed for about 10 minutes. It will feel slightly sticky and soft. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the dough feels firm or dry. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until it's almost doubled, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Filling
3. Stir together the sugars, flour and spices.
4. Mix the grated apples with the lemon juice, then add to the flour and sugar mixture. Mix well, and place in the fridge until ready to use.
Make the Rolls
5. Spray a 9x12 baking dish with nonstick spray.
6. Gently deflate the dough and place it onto a lightly floured work surface. Fold it over once or twice to remove any excess gas. Roll into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle. If the dough resists, let it rest for 15 minutes, then try again. Spread the filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch board along all sides.
7. Starting with a long side, roll the dough into a log, sealing the edge by pinching it closed. Using a sharp knife cut the log into 12 even slices. Place the slices cut side up in the prepared 9x12 baking dish, placing them close together, but not touching. Allow the rolls to rise till they’re puffy, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8. Preheat the oven to 350º.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Remove the rolls from the oven and allow to cool for about 1 hour before glazing and serving. 
Glaze
10. Mix together all of the glaze ingredients and drizzle it over the rolls. Serve the rolls at room temperature or warm.
11. Makes 12 giant rolls

 These too a long time to make, but were well worth it!!