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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

American
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61 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps

61 min · 8 steps

Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 7g
Carbs 56g
Fats 14g

About this dish

Soft, pillowy yeasted rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze - a weekend baking project worth the wait.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Whole milkwarmed240 ml
  • Unsalted buttermelted, divided between the dough and the filling90 g
  • Eggs1
  • Cream cheesesoftened, for the glaze120 g
  • Whole milkfor the glaze30 ml

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour500 g
  • instant yeast7 g
  • Granulated sugar60 g
  • Light brown sugarfor the filling150 g
  • Icing sugarfor the glaze150 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamonfor the filling2 tbsp

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry brush

Method

1

Whisk the flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar and salt together in a bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Add the warm whole milk, half the melted butter and the egg, then bring together into a soft dough.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl, cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Roll the risen dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.

Approx. 6 minutes
5

Brush the dough with the remaining melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the light brown sugar and cinnamon.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Roll the dough up tightly from the long edge into a log, then slice into rounds and arrange in a lined baking dish, cover and leave to rise again until puffy.

Approx. 8 minutes
7

Bake at 180°C until golden brown.

Approx. 22 minutes
8

Beat the cream cheese, icing sugar and whole milk together until smooth, then drizzle over the warm rolls.

Approx. 4 minutes