Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
1. Whisk together the yeast with the warm water. Set Aside.
- 2
2. Combine the milk, sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix this until well combined.
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3. Add in 1 cup of flour, continue mixing.
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4. Add in the yeast and the egg.
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5. Then, add in the remaining flour, mixing until the dough forms.
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6. Knead together with hands on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until the dough is nicely formed into a ball.
- 7
7. Place in a bowl and cover, let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. This usually takes about 2 hours.
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8. Take 1/2 of the dough and roll it out into a 16x8 rectangle.
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9. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl.
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10. Spread 1/2 the mixture over the dough.
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11. Roll the dough up lengthwise and seal the edges.
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12. Cut in 1 inch slices, place cut sides down in a greased pan.
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13. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
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14. Bake in oven at 375* for 20-25 minutes.
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15. Combine the powdered sugar and vanilla then mix in the milk until desired consistency to make the glaze.
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16. Once the rolls are cooled, top with the icing.
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17. Repeat Steps 10-16 for the other 1/2 of dough, there should be enough frosting and cinnamon filling for the second half of the dough.
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Adapted From: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook from the 50's.
