Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

Cinnamon Rolls

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup sugar

1 tsp salt

¾ Tbsp rapid-rise yeast

¾ cup milk

3 Tbsp butter

2 eggs

Cinnamon Roll Filling

1 stick salted butter, softened to room temperature

¾ cup brown sugar

¼ cup brown sugar, reserved for later

¼ cup sugar

1 heaping Tbsp cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

½ stick salted butter, softened to room temperature

4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Preparation Instructions:

1. Add the milk and butter to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for about 35–45 seconds, or just until the butter has melted. Stir until combined. The mixture should be warm, not hot.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Pour in the warm milk mixture and stir until the flour is mostly incorporated. Add the eggs and mix until a dough begins to form.

3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3–5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and forms a soft ball.

4. Lightly butter a clean bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours, or until the dough has roughly doubled in size.

5. Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a well-floured surface. Roll it into an approximately 18 x 12-inch rectangle.

6. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the softened butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon until well combined.

7. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Don't worry if there are a few small spots that aren't completely covered—that's where the reserved ¼ cup of brown sugar comes in. Sprinkle it evenly over the top.

8. Starting with the long side closest to you, tightly roll the dough away from you into one long log. Try to keep the roll even and snug as you go.

9. Cut the dough into approximately 3-inch sections. You should get about 6–8 rolls, depending on how thick you slice them.

10. Generously butter the bottom of a GP5 11-inch skillet and arrange the rolls inside, leaving a little space between them for the dough to expand. Bake at 350°F for 30–40 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown on top.

11. While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until creamy and well combined.

12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cinnamon rolls while they're still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!