Grandma's Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

warm water (110°F-115°F) plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

package (2 and ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast

5 tbsp

granulated sugar

3 tbsp

shortening

and ¼ teaspoons salt

1 cup

whole milk, scalded*

large egg, room temperature

4 cups

(500-625 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled

4 tbsp

butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup

brown sugar

and ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

3 oz

brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature

2 tbsp

butter, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tbsp

(15-30 ml) milk, use more as needed