Cinnamon Rolls

Using the bread dough recipe and basic instructions over here. Try adding this mixture in the middle and then topping with the icing.

Filling

• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, for spreading and folding in the dough

1. Mix the butter, sugar, brown sugar & cinnamon in a bowl. 

2. Roll the dough into a rectangle. 

3. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the surface. 

4. Fold the short end into the center. Fold the other short end over the first, like you were folding a letter. Roll the dough again. Repeat this step one time. 

5. Roll the dough back out into a rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then top by the nuts. Beginning with the long edge, roll the dough into a log and cut into equal slices. 

6. Place the slices in a greased square baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 2 hours. 

7. At about the 2 hour mark, turn the oven on to 375. Bake 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Icing

• 1 ½ tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1. To make icing, whisk together the sugar and milk until smooth.

2. Drizzle icing over the buns, Serve warm.