Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

1/4 c warm water

1/4 c butter, melted

1/2 small box instant vanilla pudding

1 c warm milk

1 egg, room temperature

1 T sugar

1/2 t salt

4 c bread flour

2 t yeast

1/4 c butter, softened

1 c brown sugar

4 t cinnamon

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 c butter, softened

1 c powder sugar

1/2 t vanilla

1 1/2 t milk

• Combine yeast, water and sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Add butter, milk, egg, pudding, and salt. Add 2 c flour. Mix using dough hook on stand mixer. Add flour 1/2 to 1 c at a time until dough is one large ball and sides of mixer are clean. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
• Punch dough down. Let sit for 5 minutes. Roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter. In a small bowl combine cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle mixture over the dough.
• Roll dough up, beginning with the long side. Slice into 12 slices and place in greased 9x13 pan.
• Let rise for 20 minutes, then place in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
• While rolls bake, combine ingredients for frosting. Spread frosting on rolls while still warm.