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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 45 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @audreybakes14 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • unsalted butter (browned, then divided (76 g for dough, 113 g for filling, 57 g for icing))Dairy340 g
  • milk (warm)Dairy240 ml
  • active dry yeast (1 packet)Pantry7 g
  • granulated sugarPantry50 g
  • egg (room temperature)Dairy1 piece
  • egg yolk (room temperature)Dairy1 piece
  • all-purpose flour (start with less, add only if needed)Grains450 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • heavy cream (warm, poured over rolls before baking)Dairy80 ml
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry150 g
  • cinnamon (ground)Spices12 g
  • cream cheese (room temperature)Dairy170 g
  • powdered sugarPantry180 g
  • vanilla extractPantry4 ml

per serving

Nutrition

609kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
38 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • pizza cutter

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the butter

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma and little brown bits.
    • Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and let cool slightly, then stir to distribute the browned milk solids.
    • Divide into three portions: one for the dough (kept at room temperature), one for the filling and one for the icing (both chilled until soft and spreadable).
    Step 1

  2. Activate the yeast

    • Combine the warm milk, granulated sugar and yeast in a bowl.
    • Let sit until foamy.
    Step 2

  3. Make the dough

    • Add the egg, egg yolk and brown butter to the yeast mixture and mix.
    • Stir in the salt and flour, starting with the smaller amount, and mix until a soft dough forms.
    • Knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour only if needed.
    Step 3

  4. First rise

    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
    Step 4

  5. Make the filling

    • Mix the soft brown butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until combined and spreadable.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
    • Spread the filling evenly all over.
    • Slice into 8 strips with a pizza cutter and roll each one up tightly, or roll the whole rectangle and slice.
    Step 6

  7. Second rise

    • Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 pan, cover and let rise until puffy.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Pour the warm heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
    • Bake at 175 °C until golden.
    Step 8

  9. Make the icing

    • Beat the cream cheese and soft brown butter together until smooth.
    • Beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
    Step 9

  10. Finish

    • Spread the icing over the warm rolls and serve.
    Step 10
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