Cinnamon Rolls

February 6, 2022

• 2 3/4 cup AP flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoon yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk

FOR THE FILLING

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soft butter 
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond emulsion

FOR THE VANILLA GLAZE

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or orange juice

Preheat oven to 200° or set to proof setting.

Sift the flour, yeast and salt into KitchenAid bowl set with the dough hook.

In a glass measuring cup combine the sugar, butter, water and milk. Heat in the microwave 60 seconds. Stir in the egg. Gradually add the milk mixture into the flour mixture and knead 5 minutes or until the dough becomes elastic. Let it rest 5 minutes.

Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 16×9 inch rectangle. Prepare the filling by combining all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Spread the filling evenly. Tightly roll the dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place them in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish. Turn OFF the oven and proof for 25 minutes.

Remove the rolls and turn ON the oven to 375°. Once heated, bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes or until the centers are lightly golden brown.

While rolls are cooling, prepare the glaze. Spread over the tops of the rolls.

Variations – add raisins or craisins or orange peel to the filling. Glaze with chocolate or caramel frosting.