Mall Style Cinnamon Rolls

C'est si bon, Cinnamon Rolls is more like it. vanilla pudding in the mix makes these exceptionally tender.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 20 very large rolls

Ingredients

• DOUGH

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 2  tablespoons instant yeast
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4 -5  cups bread flour

• FILLING

• 1  cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  cups brown sugar

• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 8  ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1  tablespoon milk

Directions

1. In a small bowl, hand whisk the water and the yeast and let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
2. In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, prepare pudding according to package directions.
3. Add butter, eggs, salt and mix well.
4. Add yeast mixture.
5. Blend and gradually add the flour, kneading on slowest speed of mixer, until dough is smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
6. Insert the bowl into a large plastic bag and let dough rise until doubled (45-60 minutes).
7. Gentle deflate dough in the bowl and shape into a ball, and let rise again.
8. Gently turn out onto a lightly floured board.
9. Then roll out on floured board to approximately 30" x 20".
10. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface.
11. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and the cinnamon.
12. Sprinkle over top.
13. Roll up very tightly.
14. With knife, put a notch every 2".
15. Cut rolls with dental floss or a sharp knife.
16. Place rolls on a lightly greased cookie sheet (2 inches apart).
17. Lightly press down on each roll.
18. Cover and let rise until doubled.
19. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
20. Remove rolls when they start to turn golden.
21. For Cream Cheese Frosting, combine all ingredients with a whisk, in a medium bowl, until smooth and soft.
22. Frost buns while they are still warm.