Cinnamon Rolls Annyone?

I made some cinnamon rolls today that were delicious. I used the same recipe that Jen and I made the rolls at our sealing with. I thought I would post the e-mail that got me the recipe (kind of funny) with the recipe for anyone who is interested. It is so easy!! Makes wheat or white rolls or Cinnamon rolls!

This is how it all came about - Written in my early pregnancy( Feb 6, 2009):

So, yesterday I had enough energy to try to make some cinnamon rolls from a box mix I had. Unfortunately the expiration date on the box was 2006. The yeast was in a packet so I thought it might work. Ha Ha Ha. O. K. so they were the worst cinnamon rolls ever, but my poor family devoured them because I had never made cinnamon rolls before and they said that chewy rolls are kind of a nice change. Sad, so very sad, I know. So, I am determined to make them some real ones that have a fluffy component:). So, could you send me a wheat and a white recipe I could do in my Kitchen aid. Thanks!!!

This is Jen's Response - Recipe!!!!
This is the one that I use—no kitchen aid necessary!

Blender rolls
Measure 7 cups white flour (or 3 ½ cups white and 3 ½ cups wheat flour) in a large mixing bowl

In your blender, blend
2 Tbs yeast
½ cup sugar
1 stick margarine, cut up
1 egg
2 tsp salt
2 ½ cups hot water

Blend and pour over flour mixture. Mix with fork until wet and then finish mixing with hands until all flour is mixed in. Cover and let rise until double in size. Form into rolls. Let rise about 10 minutes. Bake at 350-375 until done, (about 20 minutes). Makes 24 rolls.

For cinnamon rolls:

Take ½ of the dough and roll into long rectangle. Spread soft butter or margarine on dough. Spread generous portion of cinnamon/brown sugar mix on dough. Roll and cut into 12 cinnamon rolls. Repeat again with rest of the dough.

I usually make a double batch and make one tray of cinnamon rolls and 1 tray of regular rolls. Sometimes I make all white and sometimes I use ½ white and ½ wheat. They are really easy—no kneading involved! Good luck! Your can frost the cinnamon rolls with any white frosting. I usually make one with butter, powdered sugar and milk. Cream cheese frosting is delicious on these but I am usually to lazy to make it.

Last post today...but so very funny!

So this is the same shirt Eric was wearing a few hours ago in his graduation pictures (that was green!!!). He splashed something on it in school and had to come straight home to wash it. (OCD) We were out of laundry detergent so he decided to use bleach since it looked like a good cleaning agent. I am just glad that he did not put his brand new blue dress pants in with it. I guess the color isn't so bad...

The last day of School - Finally...

Today, July 2nd, was the last day of school for the final 4 kids (Eric, Rhett, Scott and Aleah - Aleah had already gone to her Mom's before I could get her in a picture.). Yea!!! I believe school should not be in the summer- the sun is up too late, the kids are too wired and everyone just wants to play. Its even harder when some of them don't have to go to school- exacerbates complaining!!

It was also Eric's Graduation from elementary school again:)! I say again because he graduated from 5th grade last year to go to middle school. Unfortunately Utah does not end elementary school until 6th grade. Eric was peeved to have graduated and then have to go back for one more year. He was one in 4 boys in the school who received the Presidential Award for academic excellence. We were very proud of him!

Eric AKA King Arthur

Eric's class put on a wax museum in which Eric chose to be King Arthur. He did an amazing job acting out a monologue he wrote and wearing a costume he made.

Scott and Aleah's Graduation from Kindergarten

Scott and Aleah's Graduation from Kindergarten was a hoot. They both individually recited nursery rhymes in front of us all as well as sang some songs and received a certificate from their dear teacher Mrs. Phillips.

Travis and Alicia Forever!

On June 27th, 2009 Travis and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Bountiful Temple. It was truly one of the loveliest most spiritual days of my life. I am absolutely thrilled to be finally sealed to my true love and the most wonderful man I have ever known. It was also quite fun getting married in the temple @ 7 months pregnant- I barely noticed my big belly and awkwardness in all the joy and excitement.

Most of Travis's siblings and their spouses, his parents, his Uncle Doug and Aunt Susan, Aunt Marilee, and Aunt Jane were all able to attend. It was wonderful to have them all there, especially now that I have grown to love them all so much.

My dear friend Jennifer was able to fly out and be my Escort and my familial support. It was a delight to have her here. It also so happened that My good friend Darlene Rounsville and her husband Jared ( my ex bishop and stake president- the one who actually married us a year ago!!) were in town for the weekend and were able to attend the sealing!!

All the Siblings and their families, Sue, Steve, Jane and Marilee were at the party afterward and we had a great time and the food was delicious.!!