Easy Cinnamon Rolls

First time using dry active yeast. It was a lot easier than I expected. These cinnamon rolls were a hit with the husbie.

Yield: 11- 12 rolls
Prep time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes 
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes 

Ingredients: 
ROLLS
2 and 3/4 cup all purpose flour 
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt 
1 packet (2 and 1/4 teaspoon) dry active yeast/instant yeast
1/2 cup whole milk 
3 tablespoon unsalted butter 
1 large egg
FILLING 
3 tablespoon unsalted butter - room temperature
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 
1/4 granulated sugar or packed light or dark brown sugar
ICING
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoon strong brewed coffee or milk 

Directions: 
- Make the dough: whisk together flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl and set aside. 
- 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. Pour into the dry ingredients, add the egg, and stir until it forms a soft dough or use your mixer.
- On a lightly floured surface, kneed dough for ~ 3 minute. Place in a lightly greased large bowl, cover lightly, and let rest for 10 minutes 
- After 10 minutes, roll dough into a 14×8 inch rectangle on a slightly floured surface. Spread softened butter on top. Mix together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle in all over the top surface of the dough. Then roll dough tightly length-wise. Cut into 11-12 rolls with a sharp knife. 
- Arrange in a baking dish. 
- Wrap tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Let sit /rise for 60-90 minutes. 
- After the rolls have doubled in size, bake in a preheated oven 375 F for 25-28 minutes- until tops are slightly brown. 
- Whisk the confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and milk/coffee for the filling 
- Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls
- 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

Tips & Thoughts: 
- I used 2% milk. 
-  I used a Kitchenaide -with the flat beater the triangle shape one- on setting 1or 2
- I really liked the icing - We already have confectioner's sugar that I use in my other baking ventures so it was nice not having to make a trip to the store to purchase cream cheese. 

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