basic yeast cinnamon rolls

How To Make basic yeast cinnamon rolls

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  In a large bowl put warm water, yeast and 1 TBSP sugar. Let sit until yeast is dissolved and foaming up around 5-10 minutes.
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  Add the remaining sugar, buttermilk, oil and egg.
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  Add half of the flour and mix until totally smooth, add remaining flour until you have nice soft dough.
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  Turn dough out on to a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until the dough is nice and smooth.
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  Place dough in a oiled bowl and cover to let it rise approximately 2 - 3 hours depending on temperature, let rise till it doubles in size.
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  Once dough has risen take a few minutes to mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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  Once again turn the dough out on to a floured surface and stretch lightly and use your hands to spread out in to a rectangle, a big one!!
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  Use your hands and butter the whole thing completely on top.
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  Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture and cover the entire dough!
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  Roll the dough as tightly as possible, then cut into 1 inch slices. Place into a greased pan, cover and set in a warm, dry place until they double in size. (mine didnt quite double, but I think I cut my to short lol)
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  Bake at 350 for approximately 19 minutes. Check them when you get close to 20 minutes, oven temps vary.
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  While the cinnamon rolls are baking make your glaze/icing mix sugar, vanilla and a little bit of water at a time, until glaze reaches the consistency of your choice.
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  Once the cinnamon rolls are done make sure you add the glaze/icing while they are hot! That's it they are finally done!!
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