Ingredients:
- 500g bread flour
- 240ml whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 120ml heavy cream, warmed
- 12g instant yeast
- 50g coconut sugar
- 6g salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 56g unsalted butter, softened
- 56g unsalted butter, very soft
- 100g coconut sugar
- 16g ground cinnamon
- 2g vanilla extract
- 113g cream cheese, softened
- 28g unsalted butter, softened
- 120g powdered sugar
- 5ml vanilla extract
- 20ml heavy cream
Instructions:
- Combine warmed milk, heavy cream, and instant yeast in a mixer bowl. Note: Ensure the milk is exactly 110°F to wake the yeast.
- Add sugar and salt, then stir in the egg and softened butter.
- Gradually add the bread flour, mixing on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
- Increase to medium speed and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and clears the sides of the bowl. Note: This is the windowpane stage where the dough can stretch thin without tearing.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft free spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface, then sprinkle the mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and use a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss to slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased pan and bake for 25 minutes until golden and smelling of toasted sugar.
- While the rolls are cooling slightly, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream together until velvety and smooth.