To make Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls without a bread machine, start by preparing the dough. Heat milk until it bubbles, then mix in butter until melted. Let it cool until lukewarm. In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add beaten eggs and the milk-butter mixture, mixing well. Gradually add the remaining flour, stirring well after each addition. Knead the dough until smooth, about five minutes.
Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size, which usually takes about one hour. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 16×21-inch rectangle. Spread the dough with the butter-brown sugar mixture. Roll up the dough and cut it into 12 equal-sized rolls. Place the rolls in a lightly buttered 9×13-inch baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rise until doubled in size, about one hour.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until they are browned. While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add milk until you reach the desired consistency. Spread the frosting on the warm rolls before serving.
By following these simple steps, you can create delicious, homemade Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls without needing a bread machine. Enjoy the warm, gooey goodness of these freshly baked treats!