"Cinfully" Cinnamon Rolls

Okay, I was asked to make cinnamon rolls for a non profit organization where I volunteer. I was experimenting with a recipe that I already have on the blog for yeast bread. For those who have not read my blog for a long time or are new to it, I will repeat the recipe.

• 6 cups flour
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoons salt
• 4Tablespoons soften butter
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons yeast (or 1 Packet)
• 2 cups warm water (90 - 110 degrees)
• 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk Slightly beaten (save the white for a later use)

1. Place the flour, sugar, salt butter and yeast in a mixing bowl. Turn the mixer on to stir so the ingredients will incooperate.
2. Slowly add the water and allow it to mix with the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and mix
   
3. When it is mixed together turn up the speed level to 4.
4. Let the dough mix for about 10 minutes ( this better than the old fashion way - kneading by hand).
5. Place the dough in a well greased bowl ( I use Pam Spray); cover and place in a draft free area ( Like the oven, but make sure that is not turned on.) If your oven has a warm and hold button, turn it on while making the dough; then turn it off before you put the dough in the oven.
6. Allow the dough to rise til it has doubled in size ( about 1 hour)
7. Punch down the dough and place it on a floured surface area. Knead the dough until smooth.
8. Now you have a choice of making regular bread or cinnamon rolls. If you choose the rolls, then this is what you need: Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and butter. The reason I am not putting the amount for this is because I love cinnamon and will cover the rolled out dough with a lot of cinnamon, butter and sugar. If you like raisins and nuts, you can put them in too.
9. okay, I got ahead of myself. divide the dough in half. place 1/2 back in the bowl and cover while you are working with the other half. It is easier to work it in halves.
10. Roll the dough out in a rectangle (20X14) I used a cutting board that size. Make sure that it is flat. Now the dough is going to be very springy, and you might be thinking that "I'll never get it that big"; but it will, and you don't have to be exact.
11. Now that you have it the way you want it, you may spread the melted butter on the dough (it is better to spread if it is melted). You can use a pastry brush to do the spreading.
12. Sprinkle the cinnamon all over the dough, then add the brown sugar. At thispoint, you can add whatever you would like to your rolls.
13. Start from the back, and start rolling the dough towards you; when you get to the end, pinch the seam together and the ends also.
14. With a knife, cut the dough at 1 inch intervals, and place the roll on a greased or sprayed pan. The rolls can be touching for it gives them a better texture.
15. Allow them to rise a second time.
16. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes. Now, a word to the wise; some ovens are differnt than others, so it is best to keep an eye of them. You would like for the rolls to be golden brown.
17. While the rolls are baking, you can make the glaze: about 1/4 cup confectioners sugar and 2 teaspoons milk. Mix together and when the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over them.
18. Enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk.