Description

If you want a special treat for breakfast or brunch, try these luscious sweet rolls. They are perfect for overnight guests who will think that you are the best hostess ever.

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 T. instant yeast
• 1/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 c. hot water
• 8 T.butter, melted
• Filling:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. powdered sugar
• zest of a lemon (about 1 t.)
• 1-2 c. strawberry jam, to taste (use a jam that has strawberries as the 1st ingredient, instead of sugar or corn syrup, so the delicious fruit taste shines through)
• Glaze:
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1 T. melted butter
• 2 T. milk, plus more if needed
• splash of vanilla extract

Steps

1. In a large bowl, large enough to allow for about 7-8 c. of dough to double in bulk, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt; make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
2. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs; pour into the well. Use the same measuring cup for the hot water; pour water around the edges of the well, but not directly on the eggs; add the melted butter to the bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a large spoon until a soft, rather wet dough is formed. It won’t look like traditional cinnamon roll dough, but will be much softer and might look a bit lumpy.
3. Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight or for 8-10 hours.