Pear baby food is the secret ingredient that gives Low-Fat
Cinnamon Rolls sumptuous texture and moistness without added fat.
The recipe is from "Rise Up to Good Nutrition with Homemade
Bread," published by the American Dietetic Association.
Each serving contains 1 gram of fat.
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 package rapid-rise yeast
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
6-ounce jar pear baby food
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
1 recipe Powdered Sugar Icing (recipe below)
In large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, the granulated
sugar, undissolved yeast, dry milk and salt. Stir in water and
baby food.
Stir in egg whites, whole-wheat flour and enough remaining all-
purpose flour to make soft dough.
On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and
elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
Roll dough to 18- by 12-inch rectangle.
Brush honey on dough; sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, cinnamon
and raisins.
Beginning at long end,roll up tightly; pinch seam to seal.
Cut into 12 equal pieces. Place, cut sides up, in greased 13- by
9-inch baking pan.
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size,
about 30 to 45 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove
from pan; cool on wire rack.
Drizzle with powdered sugar icing.
Makes 12 rolls.
Powdered Sugar Icing: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sifted
powdered sugar, 3 to 4 teaspoons nonfat milk and 1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Calories 241 Fat 1 g Carbs 54 g Sodium 172 mg Fiber 4 g.
Posted by Karen
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