Cinnamon Rolls

Dough:

• 1/4 ounce package yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup scalded milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg 3 1/2 - 4 cup flour

Filling:

• 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for the pan
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tblsp ground cinnamon

Glaze:

• 4 Tblsp butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3-6 Tblsp of hot water

Directions:

In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, set aside.  In large bowl, mix milk, sugar, melted butter,salt, and eggs.  Add 2 cups flour and mix until smooth.  Add yeast mixture.  Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.  Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes.  Place in well greased bowl and let rise until doubled, usually 1 - 1/2 hours.  

When doubled, punch down dough.  Roll out on floured surface into a 15x9 inch rectangle.  Spread melted butter all over dough.  Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough.  Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or rasins if desired.  Beginning at 15 inch side, roll up dough and pinch edge together to seal.  Cut into 12-15 slices.  Coat bottom of baking pan with butter ad sprinkle with sugar.  Place cinnamon roll slices close together in pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes.  bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned.

Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.  Add hot water1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency.  Spread over slightly cooled rolls. 

Prep Time: 20min
Inactive prep time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Medium
Yield: 12-15

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen