Cinnamon buns

Ingredients:

Dough

• 1 packet (7 g) of yeast
• 0.5 cups of warm water
• 0.5 cup hot milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or shortening
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 egg
• 3.5 - 4 cups premium flour

Filling

• 0.5 cup melted butter + extra for greasing the pan
• 3/4 cup sugar + extra for the pan
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans (optional)

Glaze

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-6 tablespoons of hot water

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add the yeast.
3. Stir in the remaining flour and knead into a non-stick dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes. Then place it in a well-oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
4. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 37 x 22 cm rectangle. Brush the dough with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the dough. Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins, if desired. Roll the dough up along the long edge and seal the edge. Slice into 12-15 rolls.
5. Grease a baking pan with butter and sprinkle the bottom with sugar. Place the cinnamon rolls close together in the pan and let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled in size. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, combine the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches the desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns.