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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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It doesn't take that long to make these rolls. Put some in the freezer for later, and serve the rest today.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 (9 by 13-inch) pans

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 rounded Tablespoons yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • Enough flour to make a soft dough 4-6 cups
  • Butter brown sugar, and cinnamon for the inside of the rolls
  • TOPPING: 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 scant cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • confectioner's sugar - 1/2 cup or more

Instructions
 

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in microwaveable bowl and heat until dissolved
  • Add ice water and allow mixture to cool to lukewarm
  • Add yeast
  • Add eggs and 3 cups flour
  • Mix well, then add enough flour to make a soft dough
  • Let rise until double
  • Roll out and brush with butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top
  • Roll up tightly, pinch edge, then slice and put into pans
  • Let rise until double
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes