Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (about 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened

Icing

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.

3. Assemble the rolls: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 rolls.

4. Bake: Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. Finish: Drizzle icing over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!