Ingredients

  • 12 cup warm water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 12 teaspoons yeast
  • 34 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 -6 tablespoons milk

Method

  • Layer the first 8 ingredients in bread machine per manufacturer recommendations and set to the "dough" cycle.
  • Meanwhile, combine the 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp cinnamon, and 1 cup butter and set aside.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth.
  • Add more milk if needed so frosting is just thin enough to pour.
  • When dough has mixed and risen once, take out of machine and roll out on a floured surface until just under 1/2 inch thick and roughly rectangular in shape.
  • Spread cinnamon/sugar/butter mixture over dough evenly, be sure to go all the way to the edges.
  • Roll up dough starting from a long side and gently cut into 1 inch thick slices with a serrated knife.
  • Place cut sides down in a greased baking dish.
  • Place baking dish on top rack of a cold oven and set a pan of boiling water on bottom rack.
  • Don't turn the oven on and don't open the oven for about 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes to an hour the rolls should be double in size.
  • Remove the rolls and the pan of water from the oven.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Bake rolls for about 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Pour frosting over rolls as soon as they come out of the oven and serve warm.