Cinnamon Rolls

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<li>In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, & the warmed milk (110F) no hotter than 113F as it can kill your yeast.  Gently stir together & let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.</li>

<li>Preheat oven to 200F.</li>

<li>Stir in the rest of the sugar, melted butter (should also be no warmer than 110F), salt, & eggs.</li>

<li>While kneading the mixture on low, add 3 cups of flour first into the wet mixture.  Turn the mixer with the knead attachment up to medium speed</li>

<li>Add a tablespoon more of the all purpose flour at a time to the dough mixture, until it starts to form a workable, smooth dough.  (For me it takes about 5 more tablespoons of flour added to the mixture).  The dough should be a little sticky to the touch, but also comes together in 1 giant mass.  Process should take around 5-7 minutes.</li>

<li>Once dough is formed, place gently in a large bowl & cover with plastic wrap.</li>

<li>Turn the preheated oven OFF.  Place the covered dough in the warm oven & let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.</li>

<li>Towards the end of the 1 hour, make the filling by whisking together the light brown sugar, cinnamon, & cornstarch.</li>

<li>When the dough is done rising, lightly flour a clean counter surface & carefully take the dough out onto the counter.  Lightly press down into the dough to release the gasses.</li>

<li>Flour the dough lightly on top, and roll it out into a 12x24 inch rectangle.</li>

<li>Preheat oven again, to 200F.</li>

<li>Spread the softened butter all over the dough’s surface, followed by the cinnamon mixture.  Gently press the cinnamon mixture lightly into the dough’s surface, slightly.</li>

<li>Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut long strips about 1.5 inch thick, to make the cinnamon roll strips.  Roll them gently but tightly to form the rolls.</li>

<li>Place the rolls in a greased 9x12 baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, & turn the oven to OFF again.  Place the rolls in the warm oven for the final rise, about 30 minutes.</li>

<li>After the final rise, take the rolls out of the oven & preheat the oven to 350F.</li>

<li>Drizzle the heavy cream over and around the rolls.</li>

<li>Bake the rolls for 20-23 minutes or until lightly golden brown.  Be careful not to over bake them!</li>

<li>While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing all ingredients in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy & creamy.</li>

<li>Once rolls are done baking, spread the frosting all over the hot cinnamon rolls.</li>

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Cinnamon Rolls

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