Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

• unsalted butter½ cup
• whole milk2 cup
• granulated sugar½ cup
• active dry yeast1 packet
• flour5 cup
• baking powder1 teaspoon
• salt2 teaspoon
• butter¾ cup
• light brown sugar¾ cup
• ground cinnamon2 tablespoon
• cream cheese4 ounce
• butter2 tablespoon
• whole milk2 tablespoon
• vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• powdered sugar1 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Generously butter two disposable foil pie/cake pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar.

3. 3

   The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C).

4. 4

   If it is hotter, allow to cool slightly.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let set for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add 4 cups (500g) of all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.

7. 7

   Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.

8. 8

   After 1 hour, the dough should have nearly doubled in size.

9. 9

   Remove the towel and add an additional ¾ cup (95g) of flour, the baking powder, and salt.

10. 10

    Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.

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    Knead the dough lightly, adding additional flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.

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    Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.

13. 13

    Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.

14. 14

    Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.

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    Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon.

16. 16

    Press the mixture into the butter.

17. 17

    Roll up the dough, forming a log, and pinch the seam closed.

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    Place seam-side down.

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    Trim off any unevenness on either end.

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    Cut the log in half, then divide each half into 7 evenly sized pieces.

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    About 1½ inches (8cm) thick each.

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    Place 7 cinnamon rolls in each cake pan, one in the center, six around the sides.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.

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    Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

25. 25

    To prepare the frosting.

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    In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, whole milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, until smooth.

27. 27

    Remove plastic wrap.

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    Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

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    While still warm, drizzle evenly with frosting.

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    Enjoy!