Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
 
 
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls with sweet cream cheese frosting.
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Cuisine: American
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons Yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • ½ Cup Hot Water
  • 2 Cups Hot Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 5 Tablespoons Oil
  • 6+ Cups Flour, divided
  • Butter, softened
  • Cinnamon
  • Brown Sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together yeast, sugar and ½ cup hot water. Let sit.
  2. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups hot water, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour.
  3. Add yeast mixture. Mix until incorporated.
  4. Add in 3 more cups of flour and mix until dough pulls away from sides and forms a ball. You may have to add ½ cup more flour. You want the dough so that it isn't too sticky to touch.
  5. When dough is a nice consistency, move to a floured surface. Knead 30 times.
  6. Set a timer for 10 minutes. When it beeps, come back and knead the dough 20 times. Set the timer again and repeat 4 more times for a total of 5 kneading sessions.
  7. Divide dough into two parts. Roll first half into long rectangle.
  8. Spread dough completely with soft or melted butter. Sprinkle thoroughly with cinnamon, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar. Add raisins or chopped walnuts if desired.
  9. Roll dough from long side to long side.
  10. Cut dough in 2 inch increments and place into a greased pan (spiral side up) with an inch or so or space on all sides to allow for rising.
  11. Repeat with second half of dough.
  12. Cover and allow to rise 30-60 min, until plump.
  13. While rising, make frosting by mixing ¼ cup softened butter with 4 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2-4 cups of powdered sugar. Achieve desired consistency by adding several tablespoons of milk. Add one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition.
  14. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cinnamon rolls are best just before they start to turn golden, so watch them carefully and avoid overcooking. Cool slightly before frosting. Best when eaten warm. Microwave leftovers (if you have any) before serving.
Recipe by Six Figures Under at https://www.sixfiguresunder.com/cinnamon-rolls-cream-cheese-frosting/