Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is adapted from a Paula Deen recipe. I changed the frosting to a cream cheese base( Ina Garten recipe) ,which I think gives the rolls a really rich,decadent finishing touch. These would be a great start to the morning on Father's Day.You will have leftover frosting, which you can refrigerate and use for other treats!

Dough Ingredients:
1 pkg. yeast(1/4 oz)
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. scalded milk
1 c. sugar(divided)
1/3 c. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
3-1/2 -4 c. flour
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c. melted butter

Cream Cheese Frosting:(Makes a lot of frosting)

  1 lb..cream cheese,softened(use a block, not a tub)
3/4 lb.softened butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1-1/2  lbs sifted powdered sugar

- In the bowl of your mixer ,combine ingredients and spread on top of the warm cinnamon rolls. Save extra frosting for cupcakes or more cinnamon rolls.



To Make the Dough:

  -In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Set aside and let bloom.

- In a large bowl,( I use my mixer), combine milk, 1/4 c. sugar,1/3 c. melted butter,salt and the egg. Add two c. of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle. Knead on a lightly floured surface for approximately 5-8 minutes. Place in a well greased bowl and cover with plastic. Let rise until doubled(about 1-1/2 hours).

-Once doubled, punch down dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 15x9 rectangle.Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and 3/4 c. of remaining sugar.(You may have a lot, use your discretion)

-Beginning at the 15 inch side, roll up the down and pinch the seam to seal.

- Cut into 12-15 even slices.

-Place the rolls in a baking pan that is buttered and sprinkled with a little sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise.( about 45 min.)

-Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly and frost while still warm.

Enjoy!