Cinnamon Rolls

These are the BEST cinnamon rolls I have ever had. I make them every year for Christmas morning. They are not that hard to make but take some time to prepare so I usually make them the night before. This recipe was given to me by my mother who got it from our dear friend Karen.

The Dough:

2 1/4 cup hot water
1/2 can (3/4 cup) evaporated milk
1 stick margarine (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup dry potato flakes

2 eggs
2 Tbl. yeast
4 cups flour

Directions:

Combine the water, evaporated milk, margarine, sugar, salt, potato flakes and 2-3 cups of flour. Mix. Add the eggs and yeast. Mix for about 4 minutes. Add the flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl. It will be a soft dough. Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise until double (about 1 hour).

Divide the dough in half or thirds depending on pan size. Roll out into a long rectangle. Spread with melted butter and sprinkel with cinnamon and sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar with 2 Tbl. cinnamon). Roll it up so it is in a long roll and cut 1 inch slices with floss. Place in the pan about 1/2 inch apart. Allow to rise about one hour. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 min.

The Frosting:

1 stick butter
1 lb box of powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3-4 Tbl. milk

Frost while the rolls are still warm. Enjoy!