Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

• 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Platinum Yeast or any instant yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg

Filling

• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar or packed light or dark brown sugar

Icing

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2–3 Tablespoons strong brewed coffee or milk

Instructions:

1. Make the dough: Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Combine the milk, water, and butter together in a heatproof bowl. Microwave or use the stove and heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to touch (about 110°F). Pour into the dry ingredients, add the egg, and stir until it forms a soft dough or use your mixer.
3. On a lightly floured surface using floured hands, knead the dough for 3 minutes. Place in a lightly greased bowl (I use non-stick spray), cover loosely, and let rest for about 10 minutes.
4. Fill the rolls: After 10 minutes, roll the dough out in a 14×8 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle it all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly to make a 14 inch log. Cut into 10-12 even rolls and arrange in a lightly greased 9-inch round cake pan or pie dish.
5. Rise: Tightly cover the rolls with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free environment for 60-90 minutes. See blog post above for my trick to this step!
6. Bake the rolls: After the rolls have doubled in size, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-28 minutes until lightly browned. If you notice the tops are getting too brown too quickly, loosely cover the rolls with aluminum foil and continue baking.
7. Make the icing: Whisk the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and coffee/milk together. Drizzle or spread over warm rolls.
8. Cover leftover frosted or unfrosted rolls tightly and store for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Yield:
11-12 servings

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