Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Warm milk (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g/2oz) Melted unsalted butter, cooled slightly
  • 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) Salt
  • 3 cups (360g) All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60g/2oz) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons (12g) Ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (113g) Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g/2oz) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) Powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons (30-60 ml) Milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) Vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Proof yeast in warm milk with sugar.
  2. Combine wet ingredients, then gradually add flour and salt to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough for 5 minutes (by hand or mixer).
  4. Combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  5. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread with filling, roll up tightly, and slice into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Place rolls in a greased baking pan.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before glazing.
  9. Whisk together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Generously spread glaze over warm rolls.
  11. Dig in while warm and gooey.