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Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Topping

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Ingredients
  

ROLLS

  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 c. Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups organic whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/4 cups organic unbleached flour

FILLING

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup palmfruit shortening
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup cinnamon
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg optional

TOPPING

  • 1 c. cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Stir together yogurt, milk, lemon juice, egg, shortening, baking soda, salt and 2 cups wheat flour. Mix in mixer for 5 minutes. Gradually add remaining flour and mix 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove dough from mixer an knead into a ball, the dough should still be semi soft. Set in a greased bowl and cover, allowing to rise until double.
  • Meanwhile mix the shortening and butter together (they should be very soft). In a separate bowl mix the cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg.
  • Once dough has doubled, roll it out on floured surface until it measures approximately 24 by 24. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the sugar cinnamon mixture evenly over. Fold over the edges (see video). Starting from the bottom roll the dough, stretching ever so slightly so there's no air pockets.
  • Slice the roll into 1.5 inch slices and place on a greased baking dish (with deep sides-very important-you don't want the grease spilling over)!
  • Allow to rise until almost double. Place into 375 degree oven and bake until internal temperature is 200.
  • While they are baking mix all the topping ingredients in mixture until very creamy.
  • Top with cream cheese topping and serve!

Video