Cinnamon Rolls

There's nothing better to wake up to than a nice fresh batch of homemade cinnamon rolls. Baking cinnamon rolls fills the whole house with a wonderful smell, and they warm and comfort you on chilly mornings.

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 to 5 cups flour
• 1 package dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 TBSP ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder

1. In small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and butter. Cook on low heat until warm (about 100 degrees Fahrenheit), and butter is melted, but NOT hot.
2. In large mixer bowl, combine salt, 2 cups flour, and yeast.
3. Add warm milk mixture. Mix on low speed with electric mixer for 30 seconds.
4. Scrape bowl, and add egg. Beat on high for 3 minutes.
5. Add remaining flour a little bit at a time and mix by hand until a stiff dough forms.
6. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth (about 8 minutes).
7. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 to 60 minutes).
8. Punch dough down, divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
9. In small bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger powder. Mix well.
10. Roll each half of dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
11. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture.
12. Roll up each piece of dough starting with long side and seal seams.
13. Slice each roll of dough into 12 slices.
14. Place rolls into 2 greased 9-inch round baking pans. Cover, and let rise until doubled (about 35 minutes).
15. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes.
16. Top with icing, if desired.

Cinnamon Roll Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 TBSP melted butter
• 1 TBSP milk
• 1/4 tsp maple flavor
• 1/4 tsp vanilla

1. Blend all ingredients together with a whisk until smooth.
2. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.