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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 package of active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups flour

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup softened butter divided
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • For the frosting:
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

  • Dissolve the water and yeast in a small bowl. Set it aside for later.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg. Mix in the yeast. Slowly stir in all 4 cups of flour. Switch to the dough attachment and knead for 8 minutes or until the dough is smooth. Turn the dough out into a lightly oiled dish. Turn once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and turn onto a lightly flowered surface. Roll into a 15x10 inch rectangle. Spread your softened butter from the filling ingredients onto your rectangle. Combine the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle over your butter.
  • Starting on a long end tightly roll your dough into a log. Pinch the edge of the dough to help keep it together. Slice into 12-15 pieces and place in a lightly greased baking dish (I use a 9x13). Allow to rest for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Combine the frosting ingredients and spread over your warm rolls.