Company's Coming!!

This was a company weekend for us here at The Shoe.  It was also the week of the Monster Storm that swept over one third of our nation.  We were left with a thick blanket of frozen sleet. My brother left behind 21 inches of snow to come slip and slide on our ice covered driveway and yard! We were glad to have them...after a rather quiet week of being in, it was fun to have family visit.

Company means two things around our house: Lots of food and lots of family! Since my brother and his two teenagers usually arrive late at night, it is fun to have something baked for them.  This time I made one of our favorites...cinnamon rolls. I thought I would share the recipe in case they sound good to you as well!

Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

In a mixing bowl mix the following ingredients. Then let rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
1/3 cup sugar
3 T. yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
1/2 cup melted butter

Add:
3 beaten eggs
1 1/2 t. salt
5 c. flour
1 t. nutmeg
2 t. vanilla

Mix everything in the mixer for 5 minutes. I let the dough rest in the bowl, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Roll the dough out on a well-floured board until it is approximately 10x15 inches. Next I spread soft butter over the dough followed by a covering of brown sugar and a light sprinkling of white sugar. Then, with a heavy hand I sprinkle cinnamon over the whole surface. Carefully roll up from the long end so that you have a 15 in. roll. I slice this into 24 slices and place on a large buttered cookie sheet. Again, let them rest for 15 minutes or so. Then when they look a bit light, bake in a preheated 350 oven for 12-15 minutes. Be careful not to over bake the rolls. When they are warm,  I frost them with a powdered  sugar glaze. I usually add a bit of cream cheese to the icing when I mix it for extra richness.

If you are an early riser like I am, you can serve them warm for a special breakfast!

I don't believe anything smells as good to a hungry person as the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread. The Bible says that we Christians are the aroma of Christ to a hungry world. Our lives are to make others hungry for the Bread of Life...the only bread that truly satisfies!

Charlotte and Genevive enjoying freshly baked goodies!