Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

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   To prepare apple filling:
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   In medium saucepan, combine apples, flour sugar and butter.
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   Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
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   Cook 3 minutes.
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   Reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.
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   Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
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   Cool completely.
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   While filling cools, prepare dough.
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   In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt.
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    Heat 1/2 cup water with milk and butter until very warm (120-130°F).
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    Gradually add to dry ingredients.
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    Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
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    Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
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    Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
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    Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes.
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    Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
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    Divide dough into 2 equal parts.
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    Roll each part into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
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    Spread cooled apple filling evenly over dough.
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    Beginning at long end of each rectangle, roll up dough as tightly as you would for a jelly roll.
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    Pinch seams to seal.
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    Cut each roll into 12 equal pieces.
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    Place, cut sides up, in two greased 9 inch round pans.
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    Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
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    While dough is rising, prepare cinnamon-sugar topping.
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    Stir together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
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    After dough has doubled in size, sprinkle rolls with cinnamon-sugar topping.
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    Bake in 375°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until done,.
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    Remove from pan, serve warm.