I found this recipe and had to give it a try.
- 2¾ c. all-purpose flour
- ¼ c. sugar
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 egg
- 1 package instant (quick rise) yeast (or 2¼ tsp.)
- ½ c. water
- ¼ c. whole milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- Filling:
- ⅔ c. brown sugar
- ¼ c. (½ stick) butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. almond extract
- Vanilla glaze:
- 1½ c. powdered sugar
- ¼ c. (½ stick) butter, melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp. milk
In a small microwave safe bowl (or glass measuring cup), combine the sugar, butter, water and milk. Heat in the microwave until the mixture is hot and the butter is almost melted (it took about 1 minute 30 seconds on HIGH in my microwave).
Gradually add the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Add the egg and mix until a soft and sticky dough forms.
If using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook and set on the lowest mixing setting for 4 minutes or until the dough becomes elastic or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 3-4 minutes. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow it to rest on the counter for 5 minutes.
That way the pieces are all uniform in size (you may have a few smaller pieces from the ends, just arrange them around the larger rolls).
Place the rolls into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish and gently press a piece of aluminum foil over top. Turn OFF your oven and place the covered rolls inside to rise for 25 minutes.Remove the rolls from the oven and turn ON your oven to 375 degrees. Once heated, remove the foil and bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes or until the centers are lightly golden brown in color.






