I have been searching for the perfect cinnamon rolls for years. Basically, I’ve been aiming for a recipe that was close to the ones we were served when I was in school.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup warm (not hot) milk
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, soft
- 2 small eggs
- 3 cups flour
Filling:
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- Glaze:
- 4 to 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter
- 1½ cups powder sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Using a dough hook in a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, and egg on low.
- Slowly add in flour.
- Once the flour is incorporated, turn mixer to medium speed.