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Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistibly Soft Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Icing Bliss

These Cinnamon Rolls are a warm embrace on a plate, featuring pillowy texture and creamy icing bliss.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for denser rolls
  • 1 cup milk whole or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast for quicker rise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg optional, omit for vegan
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon fresh for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup sugar mix of white and brown for richer flavor
Icing Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese mascarpone can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for intense flavor
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Heat the milk and butter until warm, then stir in the yeast until dissolved. Pour this into the dry ingredients, mixing until incorporated. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Filling and Rolling
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Roll the chilled dough into a 9 x 13 inch rectangle. Spread butter over the rolled dough, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, then roll tightly and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Proofing and Baking
  1. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise until doubled in size, about 1.5 hours. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until smooth. Adjust thickness with milk.
Serving
  1. Spread or drizzle icing over the rolls after cooling for about 10 minutes, allowing it to melt slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Tips include proper kneading and proofing for the best results, plus storage tips to keep rolls fresh.

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