Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tbsp cinnamon

Frosting

  • 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Method

  1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Rest 5 minutes.
  2. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead 7–10 minutes until soft.
  3. Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
  4. Roll into a rectangle. Spread with butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 9–12 pieces.
  6. Place in a greased baking pan. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
  8. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over the warm rolls.

Tip: Don’t overbake—the rolls should stay soft and fluffy in the center.