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Homemade Cinnamon Crescents

freshlyhomecooked

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Ingredients for filling

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Ingredients for Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
  • Add in the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
  • Place dough into a large greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Deflate dough and divide in half. Roll out each half onto a floured surface.
  • Spread the dough evenly with softened butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Cut into triangles. Roll the triangles up tightly. Place onto a large greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30-60 minutes. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.