Sweetheart Rolls

My son (and official taste tester) gives my Sweetheart Rolls two thumbs up.  That's great news, because he and hubby will be getting these cinnamon rolls for their Valentine's Day breakfast tomorrow.  I have the rolls all ready to go, and they'll go in the oven first thing in the morning.

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Sweetheart Rolls


Ingredients


2 pkgs. Active Dry Yeast
1/2 cup warm Water
1 cup lukewarm Milk
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tsp Salt
2 Eggs (beaten)
1 cup unsalted Butter (softened)
5- 5-1/2 cups all-purpose Flour

Filling
3/4 cup Sugar
3 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted Butter

Frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened Butter
1 lb. Confectioners Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla
6 tablespoons Milk

Directions


1. Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water for five minutes.  (Note:  adding a pinch of sugar will help to quicken the yeast's activation.)


2.  In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer (affixed with the paddle attachment), combine warm milk, sugar and salt.  Add yeast mixture, eggs and butter.  Beat on slow until well mixed.

3.  With the mixer still on the slowest speed, add half the flour.  Continue adding the remaining flour until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.

4.  Change to the dough attachment and knead on slow for 5 minutes.

5.  Add dough to a lightly greased bowl.  Turn once, cover, and let rest for 1 hour (or until doubled in size).

6.  Punch down, then recover and let rest for 30 minutes.

7.  Punch down and let rest for 15 minutes.

8.  While the dough is resting, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the filling.

9.  Divide dough in half.  (Keep one half covered while working with the other.)

10.  Roll one half of dough into a 10x10 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

11.  Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture.

12.  Cut twelve 1/2 inch strips.  (Tip: I use a chopstick that I press into the dough to make cutting guide lines.  I then use a pizza cutter along the line for straight, even lines.)


13.  Roll into a heart shape and place on baking sheet (with sides).

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14.  Repeat steps 10-13 with second half of dough.

15.  Let Sweetheart Rolls rest in pan while heating oven to 375 degrees.

16.  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden.



Frosting


1.  Beat softened butter for 1-2 minutes, then add remaining ingredients and beat at low speed till mixed.  Increase to High and beat for 3 more minutes or until smooth.

2.  Frost rolls while they are still warm.

Enjoy!