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:

  1. Warm milk, then dissolve yeast in it. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes in a stand mixer or 8-10 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic.
  5. 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.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and vanilla extract.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches (30x45 cm).
  8. Evenly spread the filling over the dough rectangle.
  9. Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 6 equal pieces.
  10. Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  11. Remove from refrigerator and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, or until puffy.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. 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.
  14. Once the rolls are slightly cooled but still warm, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over them. Serve immediately.