Johnson Family Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe View Prepare the Dough: In the bread machine, combine water, oil, dry milk powder, 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Initiate Dough Cycle: Run the bread machine on the Dough cycle. (1 hour 30 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: While the dough is processing, mix 1/3 cup of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the Rolls: Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 10x15 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Roll and Slice: Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices, approximately 3/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices in the prepared baking pan, ensuring they are close but not overcrowded. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Proof the Rolls: Cover the pan with a clean cloth and let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. (18 minutes)

Recipe View Cool and Enjoy: Remove the baked cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with your favorite frosting, if desired.