Ingredients
Dough:
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½ cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
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1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
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¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for work surface
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½ cup sour cream
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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cooking spray
Filling:
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
Glaze:
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon whole milk, or more as needed
Directions
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To make the dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl; stir together until combined. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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Add salt, 4 cups of the flour, and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 15 seconds. With mixer running on low speed, add milk mixture, sour cream, butter, molasses, and egg. Continue beating until dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Switch to a dough hook attachment. Beat on medium-low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, 6 to 9 minutes; add remaining 1/4 cup flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary. If the dough is sticking to your hands and not pulling away from the sides of the bowl, add the extra flour.
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Place dough in a large bowl greased with cooking spray and turn to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm draft-free place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Generously spray a 13x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Lightly punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x10-inch rectangle.
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To make the filling: Spread 1/2 cup butter evenly over dough using a small offset spatula, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long side. Stir together brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl until well combined. Sprinkle evenly over butter, gently pressing down with a rolling pin to adhere mixture to butter.
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Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log, pinching seam to seal.
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Slice into 12 even rolls (about 1 ½-inches each). Place rolls in the prepared pan, leaving about a ½-inch space between each roll. Cover, and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
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To make the glaze: Add cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. If desired, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
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Spread glaze evenly over warm rolls; serve immediately.
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Cook’s Note
I used unsulfured molasses, which does not contain sulfur dioxide, which could hinder the yeast's fermentation.
Make sure your bread is fully proofed. To test, gently press the dough with your finger - if it slowly springs back, it's ready.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 561 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 78g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 561 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 71% |
| Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium 300mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 78g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 35g | |
| Protein 9g | 17% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 85mg | 7% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 260mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
