Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups bread flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine warm milk and yeast in the mixer bowl. Stir in the honey and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until a foamy layer forms on top.
- Whisk in the Greek yogurt and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add salt and flour, one cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead on medium-low for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll on a lightly floured surface into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface, leaving a ½ inch border.
- Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle the mixture over the butter, and press lightly with your palm.
- Roll the dough tightly starting from the long edge.
- Cut the log into 12 even rolls and place them in a prepared 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until the tops are a light golden mahogany.
- Whisk together light cream cheese, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract, then spread over the warm rolls.