Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Line two 9x13-inch baking pans with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Warm until lukewarm, about 105°F to 110°F.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the lightly beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm milk mixture, stir briefly, and let it sit for about 3 minutes, until bubbly and foamy.
- Gradually add the sifted flour and mix with a wooden spoon or dough whisk until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Cover the saucepan, or transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and 1⅓ cups of granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and divide the risen dough into two equal portions.
- Roll one portion into an approximately 18x14-inch rectangle.
- Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Mix the cinnamon and flour in a small dish. Sprinkle half of the mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log and pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 even slices, or 15 smaller slices, and place them cut-side up in one prepared pan.
- Repeat the rolling, filling, sprinkling, and cutting process with the second portion of dough and place the rolls in the second prepared pan.
- Cover both pans loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until nearly doubled and puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake the pans one at a time for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbly and set.
- Let the rolls cool in the pans for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
