Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Mix dough:
Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir well. Gradually add remaining flour until dough is soft but not sticky. - Knead:
Knead dough on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Let rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. - Prepare filling:
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. - Roll out dough:
Punch down dough, then roll into a rectangle about 12×8 inches. - Add filling:
Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top. - Roll and cut:
Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 9-12 equal slices. - Second rise:
Place rolls in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. - Make glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. - Glaze and serve:
Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and enjoy!
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