Quick Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm milk (not hot) (Dough)
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet) (Dough)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (Dough)
• 1 large egg (Dough)
• 3 tbsp butter, melted (Dough)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Dough)
• 1/2 tsp salt (Dough)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (Cinnamon Filling)
• 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon (Cinnamon Filling)
• 2 tbsp butter, softened (Cinnamon Filling)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (Icing (Optional))
• 1-2 tbsp milk (Icing (Optional))
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (Icing (Optional))

Steps

1. Make the Dough: Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit 5 min until foamy.
2. Add egg and melted butter.
3. Mix in flour and salt until soft dough forms.
4. Knead ~5 min until smooth.
5. First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover.
6. Let rise in warm spot 30 min until puffy.
7. Roll & Fill: Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
8. Spread softened butter evenly.
9. Mix brown sugar + cinnamon; sprinkle evenly.
10. Shape Rolls: Roll dough tightly from long edge.
11. Cut into 8-10 rolls.
12. Place in greased baking dish.
13. Second Rise: Cover and let rise 15 min.
14. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
15. Bake: Bake 18-22 min until lightly golden.
16. Ice & Serve: Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla until smooth.
17. Spread over warm rolls.