Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon Rolls

Author: Sarah Truesdell

Ingredients

For the dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 tsp instant yeast (2 packets)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 large eggs

For the filling

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2-3 tablespoons butter

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Make the dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
2. Add butter and cut or rub into flour until mixture is shaggy.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together water and eggs. Add to dry ingredients with remaining cup of flour. Mix until a dough is formed.  Continue to mix or knead until a smoth dough with a strong windowpane is formed.  Dough should be tacky but not sticky.  Add more flour as needed.
4. Form into a ball and place into an oiled bowl.  Cover and rest for 20 minutes. 
5. Refrigerated for at least 4 hours before using.  The dough is easier to roll when it is cold.  Store for up to 48 hours.

Make the rolls

1. Lightly dust your work surface with flour.
2. Roll dough into a 12-24 inch rectangle. Make sure dough is not sticking to counter. 
3. Brush with melted butter.
4. Mix together sugars and cinnamon and spread evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch boarder at the long end furthest from you clean.
5. Starting at the bottom long end, roll tightly. Pinch seam closed and arrange log to be seam side down.
6. Use a sharp knife or unscented dental floss to cut 1 1/2 thick rolls.  Tuck the loose end until the underside of the bun and place into a parchment lined 9x13 pan.
7. Proof until puffy. Preheat oven to 375℉. When buns are proofed, bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
8. While buns bake, mix together cream cheese with vanilla and powdered sugar.  Add milk until the glaze is at a flowing consistency.  Drizzle or spread over warm rolls after you pull them from the oven.

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