Description
Spectacular homemade cinnamon rolls deliver pure comfort with classic bakery flavors. Fluffy dough swirled with warm spices promises sweet morning delight you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsps (7 g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 23 tbsps milk (to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve yeast in warm milk, allowing it to foam and activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Dough Formation: Blend yeast mixture with sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt, then gradually incorporate flour to create a smooth, elastic dough.
- Primary Fermentation: Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, then place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
- Filling Preparation: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon to create a fragrant spice blend.
- Roll Assembly: Roll out risen dough into a rectangular shape, spread with softened butter, and evenly distribute the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Shaping: Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, slice into 12 equal portions, and arrange in a baking dish with minimal spacing.
- Final Proofing: Cover rolls and allow a second rise until puffy and expanded.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350F and bake until rolls turn golden brown.
- Glaze Creation: Whip cream cheese and butter, then blend with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to create a smooth, creamy topping.
- Finishing Touch: Drizzle warm glaze over freshly baked rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Correctly: Ensure milk is lukewarm (110-115°F) to prevent killing yeast; cold milk won’t activate, while hot milk destroys live cultures.
- Master Dough Consistency: Knead until smooth and elastic, avoiding overworking that can make rolls tough; the dough should spring back when gently pressed.
- Control Rising Environment: Place dough in a draft-free, warm spot around 80-85°F for optimal rising; cover with a damp cloth to prevent surface drying.
- Temperature Matters for Baking: Use an instant-read thermometer to check internal roll temperature reaches 190°F for perfect doneness without burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg