RECIPE: CINNAMON BUNS LIKE CINNABON

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INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup milk, room temperature
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all purpose white flour
1/2 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz box)
1 tablespoon bread machine yeast

FILLING
1 cup brown sugar -- packed 1 tablespoon cinnamon,
1/4 cup butter -- softened

CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON FROSTING
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:
Dough: Add the dough ingredients, in the order listed,
to the bread machine and prepare using the dough setting.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to an 18" by 30"
rectangle. The dough can also be handmade. If you use
regular yeast, you may want to let the rolls proof for
15-30 minutes after assembly.

Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
Spread the softened butter over the dough and evenly
sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Starting at the long edge of the dough, roll up tightly.
Mark the roll every 2 inches. With a thread cut the
roll by placing the thread under the roll at your mark,
crisscross over and pull to cut. Place rolls into
greased 8" or 9" baking pans 2" apart. Cover and let
rise in a warm, draft free place until almost double,
approximately 1 hour. After rising, rolls should be
touching each other and the sides of the pan. Bake at
350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden
brown.

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Frosting: In a small bowl, mix
cream cheese, butter, vanilla and milk. Add powdered
sugar and cinnamon and mix until smooth. Spread on warm
rolls and serve immediately.

Yield: 12 Rolls
Category: Breads, Breakfast, Secret Recipes