1package of yeast or 2 ¼ teaspoons of yeastI buy yeast in bulk
1cupmilk
⅓cupbutter
⅓cupgranulated sugar
½tspsalt
3eggs
1tablespoonhalf-and-half
Filling recipe
¾cuppacked brown sugar
¼cupall-purpose flour
1tablespoonof ground cinnamon
⅓cupbutter
Recipe for vanilla glaze
1cupsifted powdered sugar
¼teaspoonvanilla
1tablespoonmilk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl combine 2 ¼ cups of the flour and the yeast. In a saucepan heat and stir milk, ⅓ cup butter, granulated sugar, and the salt just until warm (120 to 130 degrees) and butter almost melts; add to flour mixture along with eggs.
Beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
Scrape bowl.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in as much flour as you can.
Knead dough by placing dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic. About 3 to 5 minutes total.
Shape dough into a ball.
Place in a greased bowl; turn once.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. About 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide in half.
Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly grease two 9x1 ½ inch round baking pans or 2 baking sheets; set aside.
Roll each half of the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle filling over dough rectangles.
Roll each rectangle starting with the long side.
Seal seams.
Slice each roll into 12 pieces.
Place cut sides down in prepared pans or baking sheets.
Cover dough loosely with plastic wrap leaving room for rolls to rise.
Chill for 2 to 24 hours.
Uncover, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Brush rolls with half-and half or light cream.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until light brown.
Remove from oven.
Brush again with half-and half.
Cool for several minutes and then top with glaze while still warm.
Filling
Stir together brown sugar, the ¼ cup of flour, and cinnamon.
Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Glaze
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
Notes
Rolls can be baked right away without chilling. Instead of chilling the dough for 2 to 24 hours just cover loosely and let dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.