Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

In a microwave-safe container, heat milk and 1/3 cup butter in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until the mixture reaches 120 to 130 degrees F (49 to 54 degrees C). If too cool, microwave for 15 seconds more; if too hot, let cool to the proper temperature. (Total time: ~1-2 minutes)

In a small bowl, whisk eggs lightly. Slowly add a small amount of the milk mixture at a time to temper the eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. (Total time: ~2 minutes)

In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until well combined. Add to the milk mixture and beat on low speed using the dough hook, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. (Total time: ~3 minutes)

Slowly add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Continue to knead on low speed until the dough looks smooth, 7 to 10 minutes; the dough will be sticky, and the bottom will remain stuck to the bowl. (Total time: ~10 minutes)

Pour oil over the dough and turn to coat. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. (Total time: ~10 minutes resting)

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to shape it into a small rectangle. Roll the dough out into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. (Total time: ~5 minutes)

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Spread 1/3 cup of softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 12 equal pieces. (Total time: ~5 minutes)

Place the rolls, cut-side down and almost touching, into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes. (Total time: ~30-40 minutes rising)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Total time: ~10 minutes)

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn out onto a tray or plate to cool; this allows the inside mixture to drip back into the rolls as they cool. (Total time: ~15-20 minutes)