Description
These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with cinnamon and sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk (320g)
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (650g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temp
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
- 1 cup icing sugar (100g)
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Instructions
- 1. Warm the milk gently in a small pot. Add yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and eggs, then stir in the yeast mixture.
- 3. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4. For the filling, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and remaining salt in a bowl.
- 5. Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with cinnamon filling.
- 6. Roll dough tightly and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- 7. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9. For icing, beat cream cheese, softened butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.