Ingredients:
- 3 ¾ cups (470g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp (38g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (24g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3g) baking soda
- 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 ½ cups (355ml) whole buttermilk, cold
- 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, very soft
- ¾ cup (150g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ tbsp (12g) ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30ml) whole milk
Instructions:
- Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until aerated and perfectly combined.
- Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to press the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork the dough to keep gluten development minimal.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter evenly across the surface.
- Mix the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly starting from the long edge. Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to cut into 12 even rolls.
- Place rolls into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread the velvet glaze over the rolls while they are still warm.