Yum!

This week I made cinnamon rolls that would make angels weep. For those of you reading my other blog, I can proudly report that I only ate two and we gave most of them away. That said, I fully intend to make them again within the week.

Here's the recipe:

It's time consuming but oh so worth it.

Note, there is up to four hours of rise time involved. I hate being surprised by that so I thought I'd let you know up front.

Dough

1 T yeast

1/4 c warm water

1/2 c butter

3/4 c milk

1/2 c sugar

3 eggs

1 t. salt

4-5 cups flour (I used 4 1/2)

1/2 c butter

Filling

1 1/4 c brown sugar (more if you want)

4 t cinnamon

Frosting

1/2 pkg (or 4 oz) cream cheese softened

1/4 c butter softened

1 c powdered sugar

1/2 t vanilla

1 1/2 t milk

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let stand until it foams (5 min.) stir down. Melt butter in pan, add milk and immediately and immediately remove from heat.

Blend in sugar, eggs, salt and yeast. Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough. Gently knead (will be sticky). Cover and let rise until double (2-4 hours).

Turn dough onto floured counter. Knead slightly. Roll into a rectangle 7-8 inches wide. Brush generously with melted butter. Sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll the long side up. Cut into 1 inch rolls with dental floss. Place on greased pan. Cover and let rise about 1-2 hours or till double. (I got antsy and only waited 50 min.)

Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 min.

Frost while warm.

Bon Appetite!