1 tsp salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a small bowl, combine the yeast with warm milk to activate it. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes until it starts to bubble and froth.
In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, and salt together thoroughly.Pour in the yeast mixture along with the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until it has risen and doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling:
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