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

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

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
 * 3) In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg.
 * 4) Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth.
 * 5) Add yeast mixture.
 * 6) Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
 * 7) Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes.
 * 8) Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1½ hours.
 * 9) When doubled in size, punch down dough.
 * 10) Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle.
 * 11) Spread melted butter all over dough.
 * 12) Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough.
 * 13) Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired.
 * 14) Beginning at the 15-inch side,role up dough and pinch edge together to seal.
 * 15) Cut into 12 to 15 slices.
 * 16) Coat the bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
 * 17) Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes.
 * 18) Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
 * 19) Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
 * 20) Add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency.
 * 21) Spread over slightly cooled rolls.