How To Make the Easiest Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter; set aside. Make and fill the rolls while the oven is heating.
2. 2
   Place the flour and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3. 3
   Transfer the dough onto a generously floured work surface.
4. 4
   Brush 2 tablespoons of the melted butter onto the surface of the dough, using it all.
5. 5
   Brush the tops of the cinnamon rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
6. 6
   Place the powdered sugar, milk, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth; set aside.Glaze the rolls: When the cinnamon rolls are ready, place the baking dish on a wire cooling rack.
7. 7
   Mix the milk and 4 tablespoons of the melted butter together in a medium bowl.
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   Sprinkle with more flour, then knead until the dough is fairly smooth, sprinkling with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Do not overknead or the cinnamon rolls will be tough.
9. 9
   Sprinkle it evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
10. 10
    Drizzle evenly with the glaze, then let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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    Roll the dough up: Starting at the long end closest to you, roll the dough up tightly into a log, using a bench scraper as needed to help release the dough from the work surface. Pinch the seam together at the top.
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    Cut the dough: Position the log seam-side down.