Puff Pillow Buns

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, lemon extract, eggs and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. 3
   Turn onto a floured surface; gently knead for 2-3 minutes.
4. 4
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to greased top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
5. 5
   Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four portions.
6. 6
   Roll one portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle (refrigerate remaining portions until ready to roll out).
7. 7
   Cut into 3-in. squares.
8. 8
   In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth.
9. 9
   Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Moisten corners with water; bring over center of filling and pinch corners tightly in center. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
10. 10
    Place seam side up 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Remove from pans to wire racks. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over warm buns.