My Kids’ Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:
4 ¾ c. + All Purpose Flour
1 c. + 2 tbsp. Milk
1/3 c. Sugar
1 pkg. Active Dry Yeast
½ tsp. Salt
Apr. 1 ¾ c. Butter
3 Eggs
1 ½ c. Packed Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups of flour and 1 pkg. yeast. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, stir constantly while heating 1 c. milk, 1/3 c. butter, 1/3 c. sugar, and ½ tsp. salt until warm (120 to 130 degrees). Add to flour and yeast. Add eggs. Beat with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, scraping sides. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 ¼ c. flour.
  2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Place into a greased bowl, cover, let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
  3. While dough is rising, combine ¾ c. packed brown sugar and ¾ c. butter in small saucepan. Heat slowly, bringing to a boil, being careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp. Milk, and 2 tsp. vanilla. Cool slightly, then pour into greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Set aside.
  4. For filling, combine ¾ c. packed brown sugar, ¼ c. flour, and 1 tbsp. Cinnamon. Cut in ½ c. butter. Becomes a thick paste.
  5. After rising, punch dough down. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Let rest for about 10 minutes. Roll dough into approximately a 15-12” wide x 12-15” long rectangle. Spread filling onto dough. Roll up starting at one of the narrow sides. Cut into 15 slices. Arrange into baking pan set aside earlier. Brush on 2-4 tbsp melted butter. Let rise 45 min. Then bake at 375 deg. For approx. 20-25 min.
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