Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast (or 2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ¾ to 4 ¼ cups all purpose flour (divided)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (or as needed)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Grease a 9x13 pan or baking dish.
  • Combine the water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes or until it becomes foamy.
  • In a saucepan, combine the milk, butter, remaining sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture to 120-130°F.
  • Place 2 cups of flour in a stand mixer. Add the eggs, milk mixture, and yeast mixture and mix until combined.
  • Using a dough hook, add the flour ½ cup at a time until the dough forms a soft ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl in a warm place and cover it with a towel for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  • Roll the dough out into a 15" x 12" rectangle. Spread butter on the dough and top it with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll the dough up, starting on the long side. Cut it into 15 pieces and place them in the prepared pan.
  • Cover rolls with a towel and allow them to rise 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brush rolls with milk and bake 20-25 minutes.