Cinnabon-Style Organic Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 12 large buns

Ingredients:

Dough

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast [or 2 tsp organic dry yeast]

1 cup warm whole milk

1/2 cup raw organic sugar

1/3 cup organic, unsalted butter

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 large eggs

3 1/4 cups organic flour [wheat or spelt]

Filling

1 cup light brown organic sugar

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/3 cup butter

Method:

• For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.
• Add sugar, margarine salt, eggs, and flour, mix well.
• Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with flour.
• Put in a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approx 21 inches long by 16 inches wide.
• It should be approx 1/4 thick.
• To make filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Spread the softened margarine over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the surface, leaving about 1″ untouched around edges.
• Gently roll into a fairly tight roll, trying to keep the filling inside.
• With a sharp knife, slice into 12 pieces.
• Place on parchment lined cookie sheet about 2″ apart, cover with lint-free cloth, and let rise for another hour.
• Bake in 400 degree on rack just above centre, for about 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Cool on cooling rack and gently place into airtight container when cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

Amount	Measure	Ingredient and Preparation Method
4	oz	Organic Cream Cheese (0.25 lb)
1/2	Cup	Butter (0.25 lb, i.e. 1 stick)
1 3/4	Cup	Organic Powdered Sugar (1/2 lb)
1	tsp	Organic Vanilla Extract
1/8	tsp	Organic Lemon Extract

There are several steps involved in the preparation of the frosting. But it is not difficult, and you'll be surprised at the wonderful results you achieve.  A total of 50 minutes is required to prepare the frosting, from start to finish. We normally prepare the frosting while the rolls are rising.

Remove the cream cheese and margarine from the refrigerator and place it into the mixing bowl. Leave it for about half an hour so that it will not be too cold.

Use the Flat Beater (or Paddle) to blend the cream cheese and margarine for 6 minutes. Use a "slow mixing" speed on your machine. 

Switch to the Stainless Steel Whip and whip the cream cheese and margarine mixture for 10 minutes. Use a "medium fast whipping" speed on your machine. 

Add 1 cup of the powdered sugar and mix for 1 minute using the Stainless Steel Whip at the slow mixing speed. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and mix for an additional minute.

Lastly, add the Vanilla and Lemon extracts and whip for 1 minute using the Stainless Steel Whip at medium fast speed.

*photo courtesy of Sweetapolita.com*