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Classic Cinnamon Rolls
American

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy enriched yeast rolls swirled with cinnamon-brown-sugar filling and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. A bakery-style breakfast treat made from a buttery milk dough.

175 min
Total time
12
Servings
150 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
intermediatebreakfastvegetarian
Source: Classic American cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 240 ml whole milk, warmed to about 110 F
  • 7 g active dry yeast
  • 50 g granulated sugar, for dough
  • 85 g unsalted butter, melted, for dough
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 5 g salt
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 85 g unsalted butter (filling), softened
  • 200 g light brown sugar, packed
  • 16 g ground cinnamon
  • 115 g cream cheese, softened, for frosting
  • 30 g butter (frosting), softened
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 5 ml vanilla extract, for frosting

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Instructions

Plan my prep
  1. Step 1.Stir the yeast into the warm milk with a pinch of the sugar and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2.Mix in the remaining dough sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt, then add the flour and mix to a soft dough.
  3. Step 3.Knead 8 to 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
  4. Step 4.Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 16 x 12 inch (40 x 30 cm) rectangle.
  5. Step 5.Spread the softened filling butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon, pressing it in.
  6. Step 6.Roll up tightly from a long side into a log and pinch the seam closed.
  7. Step 7.Cut into 12 equal rolls and arrange in a greased 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) pan, cover, and let rise 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Step 8.Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and bake the rolls 22 to 28 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  9. Step 9.Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Step 10.Spread the frosting over the rolls while still warm and serve.

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