CINNAMON ROLLSMakes 9 cinnamon rolls.DOUGH :
· ¾ c warm milk
· 2 ¼ t active dry yeast
· ¼ c granulated sugar
· 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
· ¼ c butter, melted
· 3 c bread flour, plus more for dusting
· 3/4 t salt
FILLING :
· 2/3 c dark brown sugar
· 1 ½ T ground cinnamon
· ¼ c butter, softened
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING :
· 4 oz cream cheese, softened
· 3 T butter, softened
· ¾ c powdered sugar
· ½ t vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Heat milk in microwave safe bowl on high for 40-45 seconds (110 degrees F). Sprinkle yeast on top of warm milk, add 1 t of the sugar and let bloom.
2. In bowl, place flour, rest of the sugar and salt. Make a well and pour in yeast mixture. Add egg, egg yolk and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Knead 8-10 minutes until dough forms.
4. Transfer dough ball to a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Allow dough to rise until double in size (~ 1 to 1 ½ hours)
5. Transfer dough to a well-floured surface and roll out into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a ¼ inch margin at the far side of the dough.
6. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Press down cinnamon sugar over buttered dough.
7. Tightly roll dough up along the 9-inch side.
8. Cut into nine 1-inch sections.
9. Place cinnamon rolls in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan or round 9 inch cake pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 mins.
10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. Let cool 5-10 mins before frosting.
To make the frosting:
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
2. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. Spread over cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.
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