Paula Deen's Cinnamon Rolls

== Description ==
Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen
* Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
* Show: Paula's Home Cooking
* Episode: Riverside Party
== Ingredients ==
=== Dough ===
* ¼ ounce package yeast
* ½ cup warm water
* ½ cup scalded milk
* ¼ cup sugar
* ⅓ cup butter or shortening
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg
* 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
=== Filling ===
* ½ cup melted butter, plus more for pan
* ¾ cup sugar, plus more for pan
* 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
* ¾ cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans, optional
=== Glaze ===
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 to 6 tablespoons hot water
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350°F.
# In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
# In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg.
# Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth.
# Add yeast mixture.
# Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
# Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes.
# Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1½ hours.
# When doubled in size, punch down dough.
# Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle.
# Spread melted butter all over dough.
# Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough.
# Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired.
# Beginning at the 15-inch side,role up dough and pinch edge together to seal.
# Cut into 12 to 15 slices.
# Coat the bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
# Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes.
# Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
# Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
# Add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency.
# Spread over slightly cooled rolls.
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