Michelle's Cardy Bs

Cinnamon rolls are basically edible hugs, and these ones come with a little secret weapon — cardamom. Because why settle for basic when you can be fancy? These rolls are so soft and cozy, they’ll make your morning coffee jealous. 

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 1 cup buttermilk (warmed to 100°F)
• 2 1/4 tsp (7g) instant yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4–4 1/2 cups (520g–585g) all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons room temperature butter

For the filling:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cardamom
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter

For the cream cheese icing:

• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 2 tbsp softened butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup icing sugar

Directions

1. Let the instant yeast bloom in the warm buttermilk until it foams (about 10 minutes).
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, mix the buttermilk, eggs, sugar, and salt.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix on medium until a shaggy dough forms. Continue to mix on medium-high until a smooth dough forms.
4. While the mixer is running, add butter 1 tablespoon at a time until each piece is fully incorporated. Once all the butter is incorporated, continue to knead for 5 more minutes.
5. Dough should be smooth, shiny, and tacky but should not stick to your hands. Add a few more tablespoons of flour if it is too sticky.
6. Transfer dough to a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
7. Roll out the dough into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle (about 24 inches x 12 inches).
8. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt together.
9. Spread the softened butter on the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the sugar mixture over top. (Alternatively, melt the butter and mix with sugar mixture before spreading.)
10. Gently roll the dough from the longer edge and cut into 10 equal portions (trimming edges if necessary).
11. Place rolls in a 10- or 12-inch cast iron pan. Cover with a dishcloth and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
12. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
13. While buns are in the oven, make the cream cheese icing by beating the butter with the cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add vanilla, salt, and icing sugar and beat until smooth.
14. Let buns rest about 5 minutes, then spread cream cheese icing over the top.