Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce
• 0.75 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg , room temperature
• 2.5 cups bread flour
• 0.25 cups butter , softened
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the sugar, salt, egg and 1 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well with each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Smear the dough with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. Roll up the dough along the long edge until it forms a roll. Slice the roll into 16 equal size pieces and place them in the pan with the cut side up.

4. 4

   Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake rolls until golden brown, about 20 minutes.