Description
A delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, this bread features a creamy filling of sweetened cream cheese, enveloped in soft, pillowy dough and spiced with cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and frothy yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla until smooth.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 16×24-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this over the cream cheese.
- Starting from one end, roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the rolled dough into equal pieces about 1.5 inches thick. Arrange slices in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cover with foil if the top gets too brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience. Drizzle with glaze for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg