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Cinnamon Rolls EVER

Cinnamon Rolls EVER: Soft, Sweet Bliss You Can Make Ahead

These Cinnamon Rolls EVER are a melt-in-your-mouth breakfast treat, featuring rich cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Whole milk adds richness.
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast Instant or active dry yeast works well.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and feeds the yeast.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with ½ cup yogurt for every 2 eggs.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Measuring by weight ensures accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Use freshly ground for best results.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Soft for spreading.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting.
  • 1 splash Heavy Cream Drizzled before baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking pan
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, stir together warm milk with yeast and let sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and beaten eggs. Add yeast mixture and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough onto a floured surface and knead for 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Mix softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth for the filling.
  6. Punch down risen dough, roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, and spread cinnamon filling evenly over it.
  7. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the rectangle into a log and cut into 12 even rolls.
  8. Place sliced rolls cut-side up in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise again for 30-60 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drizzle heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
  10. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth for the frosting.
  12. Let rolls cool slightly before applying frosting. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always check yeast freshness to ensure rising. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts while shaping rolls.

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