Simply Sinful Cinnamon Rolls

1. 1

   Soften yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water, with 1 teaspoon sugar added; Set aside for five minutes.

2. 2

   Put milk, sugar, salt, and about one cup flour in a large bowl,and beat well with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Then add eggs and yeast mixture and a couple cups of flour and beat again.

4. 4

   Add the soft butter and the rest of the flour,adding the rest of flour very slowly, until the dough is still too stiff to stir.

5. 5

   Knead the dough until it is smooth and satiny, adding only enough to keep if from sticking.

6. 6

   Add more of the flour, as needed.

7. 7

   Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease all sides.

8. 8

   Let rise in warm place until double, about an hour,covering bowl with a towel or plastic wrap; I use my oven with the light on and the oven itself turned on for 30 seconds; The optimum temperature is around 90 degrees.

9. 9

   Punch down, kneading for about 30 seconds to remove bubbles; Cover and let rise again.

10. 10

    Punch down dough again.

11. 11

    Cut with a knife into four parts, and shape into balls; Roll each ball into a 8 X 14 inch rectangle.

12. 12

    Spread the dough with about 3 tablespoons butter, leaving far edge unbuttered.

13. 13

    Spread with one fourth the cinnamon sugar mixture.

14. 14

    Roll up; roll tightly; Pinch edges; Cut into slices.

15. 15

    Place in greased pan and let rise until double in size, 45-60 minutes.

16. 16

    Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

17. 17

    Frost with a powdered sugar glaze or light amount of canned vanilla frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.