Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) Whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) Granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp (7g) Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp (6g) Salt
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 cup (200g) Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (16g) Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (2g) Ground nutmeg
  • 4 oz (113g) Cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Bloom the Yeast: Combine warmed milk, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the Base: In a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture, softened butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt.
  3. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead to Perfection: Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (approx. 12x18 inches).
  7. Apply the Filling: Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
  8. Shape and Bake: Roll the dough tightly into a log, cut into rolls, place in a 9x13 inch baking pan, and bake for 35 minutes.
  9. Frost the Rolls: Whip together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Spread over warm rolls.