Cream Cheese Cinnamon Buns

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
• 1 egg, large
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 1) to make the dough: mix and knead together all of the dough ingredients to make a smooth, soft dough.
• 2 2) place the dough in a lightly greased bowl or in an 8-cup measure; the measure helps you judge how much it's risen. let it rise until it's almost double in size, about 2 hours.
• 3 3) to make the filling: combine the nuts in one bowl, and the remaining ingredients in another.
• 4 4) roll the dough into a 14" x 12" rectangle. spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the surface.
• 5 5) fold one short end into the center. fold the other short end over the first, like you were folding a letter.
• 6 6) roll the dough into a 14" x 12" rectangle again, and fold it like a letter again.
• 7 7) roll the dough into a 12" x 18" rectangle. spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, followed by the nuts.
• 8 8) beginning with one long edge, roll the dough into a log. cut the log into 9 equal slices. place the slices in a greased 9" x 9" baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 2 hours. towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375°f.
• 9 9) bake the rolls for 30 to 35 minutes, until they're golden brown. remove the rolls from the oven.
• 10 10) to ice, whisk together the sugar and milk, drizzle icing over the buns, and serve warm.