Cinnamon Rolls

by slygirl

Prep time: 0:30 Overall time: 2:30

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

Dough

1 package dry yeast (1 T bulk)
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter (softened)
1 t salt
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour

Filling
1/2 brown sugar
1 1/2 T cinnamon
1/2 butter

Icing
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 t vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk in a large bowl, let proof for about 5-10 minutes. Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs and flour (enough flour just to make it workable). Knead the dough for 5 minutes. (I use my Kitchenaide mixer, knead for 2 minutes, let sit for 1, knead for another 2 minutes.)

Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, sit in warm place, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and let rise again, for about 30 minutes. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is approximately 21x12-inches.

To make filling, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread softened butter on the dough and sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on the dough. Working from the long side, roll the dough to the other side, pinching the edge to the roll. Cut the dough in 1-1/2 inch pieces and place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 10 minutes. For icing, combine, butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Let cool slightly and spread icing over the rolls.

CHEF COMMENTS

These are sure to please many. I had a several bake sales for a charity and these were always the first to go.

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