Cinnamon Rolls

Scald the milk on the stove and cool until lukewarm.

Add the yeast to the water (100 - 110 degrees) and let sit for at least 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

In a small bowl, slightly beat the eggs with a fork. Add the eggs, lemon juice, milk, and yeast to the mixing bowl and slowly mix.

Gradually add flour to the mixture.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead well. The dough should be slightly sticky to the touch but not wet.

Clean your mixing bowl and spray the inside with cooking spray. Return the dough to the bowl and spray the top of the dough with cooking spray. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.

Once doubled, punch the dough down and turn out onto a floured counter.

Cut the dough in half and place half back in the bowl and cover.

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a long rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and 12-15 inches deep.

Melt the butter for the filling in a microwave safe bowl [remelt as needed].

In separate bowl, whisk together cinnamon and sugar for filling.

Brush the dough with melted butter to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

Starting at the top of the dough, slowly and gently roll the dough toward you to create a long, tight roll. When the roll reaches the bottom edge, dip your finger into water and then gently pat the exposed edge of dough. Pull up the bottom flap of dough and gently press it to the roll to seal.

Cut the cinnamon rolls into 1 inch slices using a string. Slide the string under the roll and bring each end up and over the dough to form a criss cross. Pull the ends in opposite directions until the string slices through. Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased baking pan, leaving about 1/2 inch of space between them.

Repeat steps 10 through 15 until all dough has been made into cinnamon rolls. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Bake at 350 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Frost with icing and enjoy!

Icing Directions:

In mixing bowl, mix butter until creamy.

Alternate mixing in powdered sugar, vanilla, and water until all ingredients are combined.

Spread on top of cinnamon rolls!