Cinnamon Biscuit Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Biscuit Rolls
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Biscuit dough; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 cup buttermilk; Filling for cinnamon rolls; 1/3 cup butter, soft; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 cup ground pecans (optional)

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Biscuit dough
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
Filling for cinnamon rolls
1/3 cup butter, soft
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup ground pecans (optional)

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast, 1/4 cup warm water, 1/2 tsp sugar in a small measuring cup, let sit for 10 minutes.
2

In food processor mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/2 cup butter. Pulse until a fine crumb forms.
3

Transfer to mixing bowl, add yeast mixture and buttermilk.
4

Mix just until form a ball, turn out onto a floured surface. Knead 8 times, do not over knead or dough will be tough.
5

On a lightly floured board. Roll into a 18x6 inch rectangle.
6

Spread with softened butter sprinkle brown sugar over surface then sprinkle with cinnamon (if using the ground pecans, top next).
7

Roll up like you would a jelly roll, cut into 12 equal parts.
8

Place rolls into a muffin cup baking pan lined with paper cups.
9

Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
10

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack.