Description
Homemade cinnamon roll magic brings sweet comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Warm spirals of buttery dough swirl with rich cinnamon sugar, promising pure morning bliss when you break into these freshly baked treats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Dough):
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast mixture by blending warm milk, granulated sweetener, and yeast in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the concoction to bloom and become frothy for approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Incorporate whisked eggs and melted butter into the activated yeast solution, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, creating a cohesive dough mass. Vigorously knead the dough on a lightly dusted work surface until achieving a silky, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled ceramic container, drape with a clean kitchen towel, and permit rising in a warm environment until volume doubles, roughly 60-75 minutes.
- While dough rises, craft the aromatic filling by thoroughly blending softened butter, caramelized sugar, and ground cinnamon into a uniform spread.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and roll into a generous rectangular shape on a flour-dusted countertop.
- Meticulously distribute the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the entire dough surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the elongated edge, creating a compact cylindrical shape. Slice into uniform spiraled portions.
- Nestle the rolled segments into a generously buttered baking vessel, allowing minimal space between each roll.
- Let the assembled rolls undergo a secondary proofing period, covering with a lightweight cloth until they appear puffy and interconnected.
- Heat the culinary workspace to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the rolls until they transform into a golden, enticing hue.
- Prepare a luxurious cream cheese glaze by whipping together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Once rolls emerge from the oven, lavishly drape the cream cheese frosting across the warm, fragrant surface, allowing it to cascade and settle into the crevices.
Notes
- Ensure milk is lukewarm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, which needs gentle temperature activation.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft, stretchy texture that guarantees tender rolls.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better ingredient integration and consistent dough development.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area to help dough expand properly and create fluffy texture.
- For precise rolling, use a ruler and rotate dough to maintain an even rectangular shape.
- Slice rolls using dental floss for clean, uniform cuts without squishing delicate dough.
- Check doneness by tapping rolls – they should sound hollow and have golden-brown tops.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Make gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for diabetic-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg