Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4.5-5 cups all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 4-1/2 tsp. packets RapidRise Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instruction

  • Dough
  • Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, dry yeast, and salt in a large mixer bowl and stir until blended.
  • Place water and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave for 45 seconds. Then microwave for 30 seconds. Be sure to split this up so the butter doesn't splatter.
  • The cup should be warm to the touch but not hot.
  • Add the egg and the warm water/butter
  • Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer and dough hook, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scrape the bowl.
  • Repeat now adding in the 4th cup of flour.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup flour and move to a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 7-8 minutes. (see notes)
  • The way to test if its ready, is to lightly press into the dough with 2 fingers and it should spring back.
  • Let rest for 10 mins covered with a towel.