Nutella + Cinnamon = Nutellamon Rolls

I know, I know, I've been a terrible blogger the last couple months and I apologize. For my loyal readers who still check in every once in a while, I thank you. You would think since I moved into an apartment for the summer and actually had my own kitchen, that would mean I would be coming up with many more recipes, but unfortunately all it means is that I now have a kitchen in which I have to cook dinner every single night AND clean up after myself, which means I can't pull the "I cook, you clean," rule on my boyfriend as often, nor can I always come up with incredible mind boggling recipes for every meal that this blog holds to such high standards. Only the best for you, my beloved foodies. 
 
So in the spirit of incredible food and tasty recipes, I bestow upon you my latest find: Nutella Cinnamon Rolls
I made these tasty treats on a bit of a last minute run when for Fourth of July one of my friends and a possible Cupcake Chronicles food addict asked me to please bring something to his BBQ if it wasn't too last minute. Seeing as my cooking is apparently in such high demand (haha) I decided to indulge. And so I came across this recipe and thought it would be a great finish. 
But be warned, there is a lot of waiting involved, between making the dough and baking, etc.
 
The original recipe called for a sugar glaze to go over the rolls, but I raised the stakes a bit and spread Nutella on it. ;)


Nutella Cinnamon Rolls
Makes three 8" pans
  
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 active dry yeast
5 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick butter
1/2 cup Nutella
Cinnamon


In a large pot, whisk milk, oil and sugar. And I mean whisk. I didn't do it at first and the milk and oil just wouldn't blend no matter how much I stirred. Turn off heat and cool for 45 minutes (I told you there would be waiting). Once the pot is lukewarm, whisk in the yeast and let dissolve, then slowly stir in the flour in parts, this makes it easier to make the dough, at one point i just stopped stirring and used my hands to mix in the four, but if you have a Cuisinart mixing apparatus, by all means use it. Finally cover and let dough rise for at least an hour (I left mine over night).
 
Once your dough has risen, add the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Place on a  floured surface and use a rolling pin to flatten the dough out into something of a rectangle. Next, cut the butter into chunks and add to a bowl with the Nutella. Place in the microwave until the butter is almost all melted. Stir the mixture until you have a smooth, tasty, Nutella concotion, then spread evenly onto dough. It'll look like you have a lot on, but my recommendation, is to add a little extra. Once mine was baked I felt like it wasn't Nutella-y enough for me, so indulge. Finally, sprinkle some cinnamon on top. 

Now for the hard part. Roll the dough over, a lot of the sauce will ooze out, and there may be holes in the dough, but just try to pick up the dough and make sure it rolls, not just crinkles together, my first batch did this and it was still good but kind of awkward to unroll when I ate it. I like to peel off the layers of my cinnamon rolls. Pinch together the ends and voila!

Spray the round cake pans, and cut rolls about an inch thick then place in pans. Now let the rolls raise again for about 20-30 minutes, then preheat oven to 375 and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Spread some extra Nutella on warm rolls and ENJOY!