Simple Cinnamon Rolls

Dough:

3 - 4 cups all-purpose flour

2 packages dry yeast (4.5 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

Filling:

Softened butter for spreading

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Icing:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 Tablespoon butter

1/8 teaspoon vanilla

2-3 Teaspoons hot water

Directions:

Dough:

mix together 1 3/4 cups flour, yeast, and salt. set aside.

in a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, butter, and sugar over med-low heat until it reaches 120-130F, stirring constantly. pour into the dry mixture and beat until smooth.

add egg and 1/2 cup flour and beat for another 2 minutes.

gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough (probably cup or two).

knead dough. cover and rest for 20 minutes.

once dough has risen, roll out into a rectangle, approximately 1/4” thick (note the thinner the dough the more rolls you have and the more layers your cinnamon roll will have). spread softened butter over top, and sprinkle filling over top, leaving a 1/2” border all the way around.

Filling:

combine brown sugar and cinnamon. (double amounts, if necessary, to cover the area.)

roll the dough as for a jelly roll, keeping it as tight as possible. when you get to the end, pinch the dough along the top. Trim the ends and cut roll into 12 rounds, using a knife or bench scraper. place rolls on a greased pan and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. let cool slightly, then top with glaze.

Glaze: 
combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and hot water and stir until you reach a smooth consistency.