Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

🧂 Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm milk

  about 110°F
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  softened, for filling
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

  packed, for filling
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

  for filling
• 1 cup powdered sugar

  for glaze
• 2 tbsp milk

  for glaze
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  for glaze

Instructions

• 1 In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until
  foamy.
• 2 Add granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix until combined.
• 3 Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
• 4 Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased
  bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• 5 Roll the dough out into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
• 6 Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
• 7 Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
• 8 Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log and cut into 12 equal
  rolls.
• 9 Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30
  minutes.
• 10 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• 11 Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
• 12 Drizzle glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

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