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Dough:.
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Combine yeast, water, and tsp of sugar.
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Set aside.
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Combine milk, eggs, sugar, and butter.
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Add yeast mixture.
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Add 1/2 of four until smooth and then add remaning flour one cup at a time.
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Dough will be sticky.Knead for 10 minutes.
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Place in buttered glass bowl and cover.
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Set in warm place and let rise until doubled.
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(about an hour- hour and a half).
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When doubled punch down an let rest for five minutes.
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Pans:.
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Melt 1/2 cup butter and divide evently into two pans.
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Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over butter in the pans.
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Filling:.
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Combine sugar and cinnamon.
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Shaping Rolls:.
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Roll dough into 15x20 in rectangle.
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Spread 1/2 cup of melted butter over dough and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixure evenly over the butter.
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Optional: add nuts over cinnamon mixture.
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Roll the dough beginning with the long end of the rectangle.
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Pinch edges to seal.
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Use dental floss to cut the dough into one inch slices.
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You must use dental floss starting below the dough and criss cross above -- this is the key to pretty cinnamon rolls.
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Place rolls in prepared pans and let rise until doubled (45 min).
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When double, bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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Glaze:.
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Mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a sauce pan over low heat.
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When smooth, add one tbs of water at a time until you reach your desired consistancy.
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Pour glaze over rolls while hot.
