Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp (38g) cane sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (15g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Combine the warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl.
  2. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly greased surface for 3-5 minutes until it feels smooth and springs back when poked.
  4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches).
  5. Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface, leaving a small margin at the edges.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter, pressing it lightly with your palms to ensure it adheres.
  7. Tightly roll the dough into a log from the long edge.
  8. Use dental floss to slice the log into 12 even rolls.
  9. Place the rolls in a prepared 9x13 inch baking pan and let them rest in a warm spot for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are mahogany-colored.
  11. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.