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Soft & Fluffy Yeast Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
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Soft & Fluffy Yeast Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

3 hServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @hellofalife_558 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • whole milk (warmed to lukewarm)Dairy350 ml
  • granulated sugarPantry75 g
  • honeyPantry30 g
  • instant yeastPantry8 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • egg yolkDairy1 piece
  • nonfat dry milk powderDairy20 g
  • all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)Grains675 g
  • fine sea saltSpices10 g
  • butter (softened, for the dough)Dairy100 g
  • butter (softened, for the filling and pan)Dairy226 g
  • brown sugar (packed)Pantry400 g
  • cinnamon (ground)Spices30 g
  • heavy cream (warm, for pouring before baking)Dairy80 ml
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy226 g
  • butter (softened, for the icing)Dairy113 g
  • powdered sugarPantry300 g
  • vanillaPantry10 ml
  • heavy cream (for the icing)Dairy45 ml
  • salt (pinch, for the icing)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

560kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
9 g
Fat
25 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • dough whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Bloom the yeast

    • Warm the whole milk in the microwave until lukewarm, not hot.
    • Stir in the granulated sugar, honey and instant yeast.
    • Cover and let stand until foamy.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dough

    • Add the eggs, egg yolk, nonfat dry milk powder, salt and most of the flour to the yeast mixture.
    • Mix until the flour is incorporated, then add the softened butter and mix.
    • Knead for about 5 minutes, adding flour a spoonful at a time until the dough is soft and only slightly tacky.
    Step 2

  3. First rise

    • Transfer the dough to a clean bowl.
    • Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
    Step 3

  4. Make the cinnamon filling

    • Stir the softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon into a paste.
    Step 4

  5. Roll out and fill

    • Roll the dough into a 14x19 inch rectangle.
    • Spread the filling over the dough, leaving no bare spots.
    • Spread a little filling in the bottom of the baking dish.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the rolls

    • Cut the dough into 12 rolls with a pizza cutter.
    • Arrange the rolls in the baking dish, not too tight and not too loose.
    Step 6

  7. Second rise

    • Cover the rolls with a damp clean tea towel.
    • Let rise until puffy.
    Step 7

  8. Add cream and bake

    • Pour the warm heavy cream into the crevices between the rolls.
    • Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20 minutes.
    • Loosely cover with foil and bake another 10 minutes, until the center rolls reach about 200 °F (93 °C).
    Step 8

  9. Make the cream cheese icing

    • Beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream and a pinch of salt and mix until creamy.
    Step 9

  10. Frost and serve

    • Frost the rolls while they are still warm.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 10
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