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Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients
 

Dough:

  • 2 ½ tsp dry active yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup scalded milk
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup 1 cube butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Walnuts, pecans, or raisins (if desired)

Frosting:

  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and sugar and set aside.
  • In a KitchenAid with the dough hook attachment or large bowl, mix milk, melted butter, salt, and egg.
  • Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
  • Knead dough with dough hook or by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • To make the filling, whip together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • When dough has doubled in size, punch it down. Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the rolled dough. If using walnuts, pecans, or raisins, sprinkle them over the filling.
  • Beginning at one of the long edges, roll the dough into a long tube and pinch the edges closed. Cut the tube into 1 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices with a little bit of space in a buttered 9×13 inch dish.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover the rolls and let rise for 45 minutes. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tops are browned.
  • While the rolls are baking, whip the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla and whip until well-combined. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until the frosting has reached desired consistency.
  • When rolls are done, let them cool for about ten minutes. When they’re warm, not hot, spread the frosting evenly over the tops. Let set for a few more minutes before eating.
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast
Author: Chelsea Cole
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