Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Step 1

Whisk 4 cups of flour and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Add instant yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar and lukewarm water to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter to the yeast mixture and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mix and using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until well combined.

Step 5

The dough will be sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes, preferably in a warm place.

Step 6

In a small bowl whisk together the dark brown sugar with the ground cinnamon until fully combined. Set aside. You will use the butter to spread it on the dough.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Place an oven rack into the middle of the oven.

Step 8

Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray it with baking spray.

Step 9

Flour a flat surface and roll the dough. You will need a good amount of flour, use it liberally on your hands, rolling pin and also sprinkle the dough with some.

Step 10

Roll the dough until it's about 16 inches long by 13 inches wide and it should be about 1/4 inch thick. It is important for the dough to not be very thin, as it won't be able to hold well the filling.

Step 11

When rolling, make sure the dough doesn't stick to the surface.

Step 12

Spread the 1/2 cup of softened butter over the entire surface of the dough.

Step 13

Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar evenly over the surface of the dough.

Step 14

Starting at the long edge, away from you, roll the dough down to the bottom edge.

Step 15

Cut the dough into 12 two-inch slices and place the rolls into the prepared baking pan.

Step 16

Let the rolls rest for 10 minutes, during which the will rise a bit.

Step 17

Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 18

Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

Step 19

Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and pinch of salt and mix until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 20

If the icing is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon of milk.

Step 21

Once the rolls are done baking, remove from oven and immediately ice the rolls.

Step 22

Preferably serve warm, but they are great at room temperature as well.