Cinnamon Rolls

Mix 1 T. yeast, 1 T. sugar in 1 C. warm water. In a bowl mix: 1 melted cube of butter 2 eggs ½ c. sugar ½ tsp. salt Combine the two mixtures above and add 4 ¾ c. flour. Stir until well mixed with a spoon. (Knead dough if necessary to make it form into a nice ball). Dough should be a little sticky. Cover bowl with a damp, warm dish towel and let it rise until double (about 2 hours). Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and brown sugar (raisins or nuts may be added). Roll up into a log shape form the long side. Cut into 18 rolls with a piece of thread. Place on a buttered cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 14-16 min. Let cool partially before spreading vanilla butter icing on top. Vanilla butter icing: 3 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. butter, softened 1 ½ tsp. vanilla About 2 T. milk Mix powdered sugar and butter, stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

By Amy Thompson