Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

A. FOR THE DOUGH3/4 cup warm whole milk2 1/4 tsp active yeast1/4 cup cane sugar1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature1/4 cup melted salted butter (30 seconds in microwave)3 cups bread flour (/- 2Tbsp of flour to adjust as needed)3/4 tsp saltB. FOR THE FILLING2/3 cup dark brown sugar1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon1/4 cup salted butter, softenedC. FOR THE VANILLA FROSTING4 oz cream cheese, softened3 Tbsp salted butter, softened3/4 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Use stand mixer and put all dough ingredients in it. Mix with medium speed for 8-10 minutes until a dough ball form. Put the dough in a well greased bowl and rise until double in size2. Roll the dough out to 18×9, spread the filling butter onto the dough, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl, pat the sugar mixture into the butter.3. Roll up the dough from the long side ( not super tight; need to leave room to rise)4. Cut the roll into 2-inch pieces with floss. This makes 9 pieces. Place the rolls into a well greased baking tray. Cover with plastic wrap, let rise for 30 minutes5. Preheat oven to 350F degree, unwrap the plastic and bake for 20-25 minutes6. Use hand mixer to make the frosting. Cool the dough for 5-10 minutes before spread the frosting, enjoy!