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Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Melting Brioche Cinnamon Rolls That Will Make Mornings Magical

Delight in these Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, a soft and gooey treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Provides moisture and helps activate the yeast;
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Yeast or Active Dry Yeast Essential for leavening;
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps activate the yeast;
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the rolls;
  • 3 large Large Eggs Bind the ingredients and enrich the dough;
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor and controls yeast activity;
  • 1/2 cup Butter Adds richness and flavor; room temperature;
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture;
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon The star spice for flavor;
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese The base for frosting, adds creaminess;
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the frosting;

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Rolling Pin
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Heat whole milk until lukewarm. Dissolve fresh yeast in milk, then combine with sugar, flour, eggs, and salt in a stand mixer. Mix for 5 minutes, then gradually add butter and mix for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  2. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Filling and Rolling
  1. Whisk together brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon until smooth to prepare the filling.
  2. Punch down dough, roll into a 5 mm thick rectangle, spread filling evenly, and roll tightly into a log.
Cutting and Second Rise
  1. Cut the rolled log into 12 equal sections and place in a lined baking tray. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes, covering with foil in the last 5 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar.
Serving
  1. Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls, serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the dough rises in a warm place and use unflavored dental floss for cutting rolls cleanly.

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