Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients (23)

• Cinnamon Roll Dough:
• 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (38g) granulated sugar, divided
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast, one 1/4-ounce packet
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (268g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons (85g) cold unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream for pouring over rolls before baking, optional
• Cinnamon Filling:
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup packed (50g) dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg, optional
• Cream Cheese Glaze:
• 2 tablespoons (30g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons (30g) powdered sugar
• Pinch fine sea salt