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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
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Add 1/2 cup of butter, 1 cup of the flour, 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, and the egg to the bowl.
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Beat for 2 minutes, then add the remaining 1 1/4 cups of flour and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Scrape the batter from the sides of the bowl.
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Transfer the dough to a clean bowl.
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Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place (about 85F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Turn the dough out onto a well-floured counter.
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Roll into a 9 x 12-inch rectangle.
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Gently spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the dough.
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In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle onto the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the dough.
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Roll the dough up like a jelly roll, starting from the larger side.
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Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
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Place the rolls in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish that has been greased with the other tablespoon of softened butter, tucking the loose ends of the dough under each roll so theyll hold together when baked.
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Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place (about 85F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
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Brush the hot caramel sauce on the rolls while still hot.
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In a large pot set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
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Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey.
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Bring to a boil, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice (watch carefully to avoid scorching).
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Remove the pot from the heat and swirl in the cream until it is fully incorporated.
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Be very careful when adding the cream because the mixture will bubble up.
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Sandys Granny Haley made the best cinnamon rolls in the world.
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It seemed so effortless and magical to her grandkids.
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The smell the cinnamon wafting through the house stopped people in their tracks.
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As Sandy grew older and really began to appreciate the lessons given her by her family, she started taking note when Granny would cook.
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Unfortunately for Sandy, one of her biggest regrets was not getting the exact measurements for the cinnamon rolls.
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When Sandy graduated from culinary school, one of the first tasks given to her by her mother was to re-create Grannys cinnamon rolls.
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Sandy was able to locate an old hand-written recipe card with the general method, but the problem was that the recipe said things like a drop of this and a handful of that.
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Sandy has worked diligently on these cinnamon rolls.
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She feels like hers have gotten really close to Grannys, but she thinks Grannys hands must have been much smaller.
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Her laughter and tiny hands are missed.
