Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with rich cinnamon flavor, topped with cream cheese icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk (320g)
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (650g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (200g)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temp
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (56g)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60g)
- 1 cup icing sugar (100g)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until it is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and add yeast and a little sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan and cover with a towel. Let them rise for another 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the icing sugar, and then add heavy cream to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
For gooey rolls, consider adding more butter to the filling or try adding different fillings like raisins or chocolate chips.