Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 155 degrees)
  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, (room temperature ( you can microwave it briefly to save time))
  • 1/2 cup milk. (room temperature)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, (slightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, (may need a little more or less)
  • 1 heaping cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, (softened )
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
  • 1/4 cup butter, (softened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Stir together warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a measuring cup. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. If it doesn't get foamy and form bubbles, throw it out and start over. Either the yeast is too old or the water was too hot and killed it.
  • Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl for a stand mixer.
  • Add 1/3 cup sugar, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Using the dough hook attachment, mix until combined.
  • Mix in salt and baking powder.
  • Gradually mix in flour until dough pulls away from side of bowl.
  • Shape the dough into  ball and place in a large, greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Make filling. Stir together sausage, brown sugar,  butter, and cinnamon.
  • Punch the dough down and place on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough a few times and then roll into a rectangle that is about 18 inches long.
  • Spread filling evenly on dough. Starting on a long side, tightly roll dough up.
  • Cut dough into 12 even slices. Place in a greased baking dish. I use a 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes and then cover with cream cheese glaze.
  • To make glaze, beat all ingredients with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until smooth.