Secret Recipes

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

• 1 package yeast
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups skim milk, (105 to 115° F)
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 4 cups bread flour, divided
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Glaze:

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

2 Tbsp skim milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in 1 1/4 cups skim milk in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add margarine, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and egg; stir well.

Stir in 3 1/2 cups flour, cocoa, and salt to form a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Add enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.

Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning top to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85° F), free from drafts, 45 minutes or till doubled in bulk.

Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16 x 8- inch rectangle. Brush egg white over entire surface.

Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over dough. Starting at long side, roll up dough tightly, jellyroll fashion; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll).

Cut roll into 16 (1-inch) slices, using string or dental floss. Arrange slices, cut sides up, in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with vegetable cooking spray.

Cover and let rise 30 minutes or till doubled in bulk.

OVEN: Bake rolls at 350° F for 20 minutes.

GLAZE: Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; stir well. Drizzle over rolls.

Servings:

16 rolls