Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and yeast.
2. 2
   Heat the milk, sugar, the 1/4 cup butter and salt just until mixture is warm (120°) and the butter is almost melted, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Add milk mixture to flour mixture; add eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds; scrape sides of bowl constantly.
4. 4
   Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can (dough will be soft).
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough (3 to 5 minutes).
7. 7
   On lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to 12 x 8-inches.
8. 8
   Spread with 3 tablespoons softened butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half over rectangle. Roll up from a short side.
9. 9
   Seal edges.
10. 10
    Make a second roll with remaining dough, butter and sugar mixture.
11. 11
    Slice each dough roll into 8 pieces.
12. 12
    Arrange slices, cut side down, in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
13. 13
    Cover; let rise until nearly double (about 1 hour).
14. 14
    Bake rolls in a 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
15. 15
    Invert at once onto a wire rack.
16. 16
    Cool slightly. Drizzle rolls with Maple Nut glaze or powder sugar glaze.
17. 17
    Serve warm.
18. 18
    Makes 16 rolls.