Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2-2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

  (255-281 grams)
• 1/2 cup milk (whole) (lukewarm 105F / 40C)

  (120 grams)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)

  (52 grams)
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)

  (80 grams)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered / icing sugar

  (180 grams)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 -1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

• 1 In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
• 2 In the bowl of the mixer whisk together sugar, salt, yeast and 1/2 cup of flour
• 3 In small pot heat the milk and butter to 115F(46C), (the butter doesn't have to
  melt).
• 4 Add the liquid slowly into the dry ingredients while beating on low with flat
  beater, beat on speed 2 for 2 minutes, beat in the egg and add 1/2 cup of flour
  beat to combine.
• 5 Remove the attachment and replace with the dough hook, and add 1 cup of flour
  and knead. Knead for 3-4 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic , dough
  will be slightly sticky (if it's really wet then add flour a tablespoon at a
  time). Remove dough to a flat lightly floured flat surface (not too much it's a
  little sticky) and form into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, roll the
  dough so it is lightly oil on top cover with plastic wrap and let rise 1-2 hours
  or until doubled in bulk. 
• 6 Roll the dough out to a rectangle 10×15 inches (25 x 38 cm) (more or less)
  spread with soft butter (leave a 1 inch border),  sprinkle evenly the brown
  sugar mixture on top.
• 7 Roll the dough up lengthwise and cut into 11-12 pieces. Place in a lightly
  greased and floured baking pan, cut side up, cover with plastic and let rise
  30-45 minutes.
• 8 Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C) and bake 20-25 minutes. When cool spread with the
  Maple cream cheese frosting if desired. Enjoy!
• 9 In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and icing sugar, then add the milk and syrup
  and beat until smooth.

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