Florence's Famous Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and aromatic flavors of Florence's famous cinnamon rolls. These soft and fluffy rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. With a delightful cinnamon sugar filling and creamy icing, these rolls are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough, roll it out into a rectangle, and spread softened butter over it.
6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the buttered dough. Roll the dough into a log and cut into slices.
7. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
9. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

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