Ingredients:
- 5 cups (625g) Bread flour (Can substitute with all-purpose flour)
- 1 cup (240ml) Whole milk, warmed (not hot, around 110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp (7g) Active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) Salt
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring gel (optional)
- 1 cup (200g) Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp (16g) Ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ tsp (1g) Nutmeg (Optional)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226g) Cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) Powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) Heavy cream, to adjust consistency
- 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions:
- Warm milk, then dissolve yeast in it. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes in a stand mixer or 8-10 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and vanilla extract.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches (30x45 cm).
- Evenly spread the filling over the dough rectangle.
- Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 6 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Once the rolls are slightly cooled but still warm, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over them. Serve immediately.