Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (one .25-oz. package) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl. Mix in the sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add flour and mix well. Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with flour. Put in a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 
2. After the dough has risen turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. Roll dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread dough with softened butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture. Roll up dough starting from the short end and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and top with icing, if desired.