Bakery
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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2 h 30 min
2 h 30 minClassic Cinnamon Rolls
what you need
Ingredients
whole milk (warmed to lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
active dry yeastPantry7 g- granulated sugarPantry50 g
all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains420 g- eggs (at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
unsalted butter (melted, for the dough)Dairy85 g
saltSpices6 g- unsalted butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy115 g
- brown sugar (packed)Pantry200 g
ground cinnamonSpices15 g
cream cheese (softened)Dairy115 g- powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
- vanilla extractPantry5 ml
per serving
Nutrition
276kcal
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Proteins
- 5 g
- Fat
- 11 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stand mixer
Mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Baking dish
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Activate the yeast
- Warm the milk until lukewarm.
- Stir in the yeast and a spoonful of the sugar.
- Let it sit until foamy.
- Step 2
Make the dough
- Combine the flour, remaining sugar and salt in the mixer bowl.
- Add the eggs, melted butter and the yeast mixture.
- Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- Step 3
Let the dough rise
- Cover the bowl.
- Leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Step 4
Make the filling
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
- Step 5
Roll and fill
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Step 6
Shape the rolls
- Roll the dough up tightly into a log.
- Cut the log into even rolls.
- Arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Step 7
Second rise
- Cover the dish.
- Let the rolls rise until puffy.
- Step 8
Bake
- Bake the rolls until golden and cooked through.
- Step 9
Make the frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until creamy.
- Step 10
Frost and serve
- Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve immediately.