Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

1. Whisk together the yeast with the warm water. Set Aside.

2. Combine the milk, sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix this until well combined.

3. Add in 1 cup of flour, continue mixing.

4. Add in the yeast and the egg.

5. Then, add in the remaining flour, mixing until the dough forms.

6. Knead together with hands on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until the dough is nicely formed into a ball.

7. Place in a bowl and cover, let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. This usually takes about 2 hours.

8. Take 1/2 of the dough and roll it out into a 16x8 rectangle.

9. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl.

10. Spread 1/2 the mixture over the dough.

11. Roll the dough up lengthwise and seal the edges.

12. Cut in 1 inch slices, place cut sides down in a greased pan.

13. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.

14. Bake in oven at 375* for 20-25 minutes.

15. Combine the powdered sugar and vanilla then mix in the milk until desired consistency to make the glaze.

16. Once the rolls are cooled, top with the icing.

17. Repeat Steps 10-16 for the other 1/2 of dough, there should be enough frosting and cinnamon filling for the second half of the dough.

Adapted From: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook from the 50's.