1cupWarm Milk (microwave for 90 seconds and then test)
1 1/4 TablespoonsYeast
1/2cupSugar (divided)
2largeEggs
6TablespoonsButter(melted)
1 teaspoonSalt
4 1/4 - 4 1/2 cupsFlour
Brown Sugar Filling:
1/4cupButter(softened)
1 1/3cupsBrown Sugar
2-3TablespoonsCinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2cupButter (softened)
4ounce Cream Cheese(softened)
2 3/4cupsPowdered Sugar
1/2teaspoonVanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Place milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 90 seconds or until the milk is warmed.
Add yeast and stir.
Place 1 cup of sugar in measuring cup. Scoop out 2 Tablespoons of sugar from measuring cup and place in a bowl. Stir. Let yeast proof for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt in large mixing bowl. Once yeast is activated, add mixture to a bowl. Stir in flour, 3 cups at a time. Watch for the dough to start coming off the sides of the bowl.
Once the oven is preheated to 200 degrees, turn OFF oven.
Place dough in an oven-safe bowl. Cover bowl with a moist towel. Put in oven to rise for 1 hour to double in size.
Once the dough has doubled in size, roll out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
Spread softened butter all over the dough. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle over dough.
Tightly roll up dough and slice into rolls.
Place on greased baking sheets and cover loosely with towel or saran wrap.
Let rise for at least 1 hour.
Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes.
To make frosting: Cream together butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Spread over slightly cooled cinnamon rolls.
Serve warm.
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Notes
*This makes a large batch of cinnamon rolls. If you want to make a smaller batch of cinnamon rolls, feel free to cut the recipe in half.