Famous Cinnamon Rolls

Okay, so not really famous, but I've had a few requests for the recipe since my last post. So...here you go! It really isn't as complicated as it looks and doesn't take that much time. I like to make everything the night before and then let the rolls chill in the fridge overnight. In the morning, I just set them out for 20-30 min. then bake. It's that easy! Hope you all enjoy!

(Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens - I've added/changed a few things that I think improve the recipe.)

ingredients

• 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 recipe Vanilla Glaze

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine 2 1/4 cups of the flour and yeast; set aside. In a medium saucepan heat and stir milk, the 1/3 cup sugar, the 1/3 cup butter, and salt just until warm (120 to 130 degrees F.) and butter almost melts. Add milk mixture to dry mixture along with eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.

2. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).

3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Lightly grease two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans.

4. Roll each portion of the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Brush the 1/3 cup softened butter over dough. Combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up into a spiral, starting from a long side. Seal seam. Slice each roll into 6 equal pieces. Place in prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 30 minutes).

5. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly; remove from pans. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing. If desired, serve warm. Makes 12 rolls.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and shape rolls. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 2 to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Prick any air bubbles with a wooden pick. Bake as directed.

Powdered Sugar Icing: In mixing bowl combine 2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoon half & half. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.