1. Gather the ingredients:
   • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
   • ¼ cup granulated sugar
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
   • ½ cup milk
   • ¼ cup water
   • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
   • 1 large egg
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   • For the filling:
   • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
   • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
   • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2. Prepare the dough:
   1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
   2. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk and water until warm (about 110°F or 43°C).
   3. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the warm milk mixture, and whisk until well combined.
   4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
   5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
3. Roll out the dough:
   1. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
   2. Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 16x12 inches.
4. Prepare the filling:
   1. Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.
   2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
   3. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered dough, covering it completely.
5. Roll and cut the cinnamon rolls:
   1. Starting from the long side of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough into a log.
   2. Using a sharp knife or a piece of dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
6. Bake the cinnamon rolls:
   1. Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving some space between each roll for expansion.
   2. Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes.
   3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   4. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
7. Enjoy the delicious cinnamon rolls:
   1. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
   2. Optional: Drizzle cream cheese frosting or glaze over the warm rolls for added sweetness.
   3. Serve the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm and enjoy!

For additional tips and variations, you can refer to trusted recipe sources such as Allrecipes or Food Network.

With this step-by-step guide, you'll be able to create mouthwatering classic cinnamon rolls that are sure to impress!