Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Dough Preparation
- Pour the warm milk into a bowl and sprinkle the yeast over top. Allow this to sit for 3-4 minutes until frothy.
- Add the room temperature eggs, butter, and sugar. Mix until combined.
- Add in salt and 4 cups of flour (save the other ½ cup) and mix until barely combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Attach the dough hook and knead the dough on medium speed for 5-7 minutes, adding up to ½ cup more flour if needed to form dough.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Remove the dough from the mixer and place it in the greased bowl. Cover with a towel or wax paper.
- Set the bowl in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- Prepare the cinnamon filling by combining the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle a work surface with flour. Turn out the dough onto the surface and sprinkle the top with additional flour.
- Roll the dough to about a 24×15" rectangle.
- Smooth the cinnamon filling over the whole dough rectangle.
- Roll the dough up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Cover the pan and allow the rolls to rise for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375ºF.
Baking and Frosting
- Warm the heavy cream until it is just warm to the touch. Pour it over the risen rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Check at 20 minutes and cover loosely with foil if browning too much.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by combining softened cream cheese and butter. Blend well.
- Add the extract and powdered sugar. Beat until combined, then spread over the cooled rolls.
Nutrition
Notes
For a twist, add raisins or walnuts to the filling. Try substituting cinnamon for cardamom or drizzling chocolate over the rolls for added flavor.
