Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and eggs. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Mix in Remaining Flour: Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Let the Dough Rise
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Prepare the Filling
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
Step 5: Roll Out the Dough
- Roll the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling over the rolled-out dough.
Step 6: Form the Rolls
- Roll Up: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 7: Second Rise
- Let Rise Again: Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
Step 8: Bake the Rolls
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 9: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- Combine Glaze Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 10: Serve
- Glaze the Rolls: Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling with the cream cheese glaze.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30