Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, for filling
• 2 tbsp cinnamon, for filling
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened, for icing
• 1 cup powdered sugar, for icing

Instructions

1. Combine warm milk and yeast and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix in sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt, then gradually add flour to form a soft dough; knead until smooth.
3. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon; roll up tightly and slice into rolls.
5. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden, then top with cream cheese icing while warm.