Claire’s Cinnamon Rolls

Directions: 

Combine and let rise:

3/4 cup warm water                

2.5 tsp active dry yeast 

1 tbsp sugar


In separate bowl add:

3 cups flower 

1/3 cup sugar 

1 egg 

1 egg yolk 

4 tsp salt 

4 tsp melted butter


-Add yeast mixture and mix 

-Let the dough rest till double in size 


While rising make cinnamon filling in a separate bowl by adding:

1 cup brown sugar 

2 tbsp of  cinnamon 

Dash of nutmeg 

1/3 cup butter 

Mix until incorporated 


-After the dough has doubled in size, roll out the dough to a quarter inch thick.

-Next add cinnamon filling evenly across the dough. 

-Roll it tightly and cut it with a string. 

-Place in a greased 9x13 pan. 

-Drizzle 1 tbsp of heavy cream on top of each roll 

-Let it sit for 20 mins while oven warms up.

-Cook at 350 for 30 mins.

-When you take them out of the oven they should be golden brown.


Start to make the frosting while it cools by adding:

4 oz cream cheese 

3 tbsp butter 

1 tsp vanilla 

3/4 powder sugar 

Then add in heavy cream until smooth 


-Frost cinnamon rolls. 

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