THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER RECIPE

Freshly baked best cinnamon rolls ever, golden brown and gooey icing
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THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER RECIPE

Cinnamon rolls are a classic treat that brings comfort and warmth to any breakfast or brunch table. The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen is hard to resist. This recipe features soft, fluffy dough swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with creamy icing. Get ready to delight your family and friends with these delicious cinnamon rolls!

Why Make This Recipe

Making cinnamon rolls from scratch can be a rewarding experience. This recipe gives you the opportunity to create soft and gooey rolls that taste better than anything you can buy at the store. You can customize them to your liking and enjoy the satisfaction of baking with your own hands. Plus, the smiles on your loved ones’ faces when they bite into a warm cinnamon roll are priceless!

How to Make THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

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 tablespoons cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temperature
  • 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)

Directions:

Dough:

  1. Warm the whole milk in a saucepan until it’s lukewarm. Remove from heat and stir in the yeast and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1-2 hours.

Filling:

  1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

Assembly & Baking:

  1. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
  2. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, then slice it into rolls.
  3. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Cream Cheese Icing:

  1. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, room temperature butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth.

How to Serve THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

Serve these delicious cinnamon rolls warm from the oven, generously drizzled with cream cheese icing. They make a perfect addition to any brunch, holiday gathering, or cozy weekend breakfast.

How to Store THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

Store any leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Tips to Make THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER

  • Make sure your milk is lukewarm, not hot, to help the yeast activate.
  • Knead the dough well to ensure a soft and fluffy texture.
  • Don’t rush the rising process; giving the dough enough time to rise will make a big difference in the final product.
  • For extra flavor, add nuts or raisins to the filling.

Variation

You can experiment with different fillings, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or even pumpkin spice. Try adding different spices to the filling for a unique twist!

FAQs

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?

A: Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour, but the rolls may be denser. You might want to use a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour for the best results.

Q: How can I make these cinnamon rolls in advance?

A: You can prepare the rolls and place them in the baking dish, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake them fresh in the morning.

Q: Can I make these rolls without cream cheese?

A: Yes, you can replace the cream cheese icing with a simple sugar glaze made with powdered sugar and milk.

Enjoy baking and indulging in the best cinnamon rolls ever!

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  • Author: chef-ava
  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Delicious soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with a sweet filling and topped with creamy icing.

Ingredients

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  • 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 tablespoons cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120g), room temperature
  • 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

  1. Warm the whole milk in a saucepan until lukewarm. Stir in the yeast and granulated sugar, letting it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, make a well, and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1-2 hours).
  5. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the filling until smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and spread the filling evenly over it. Roll tightly from one long side to the other and slice into rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Beat together the cream cheese, room temperature butter, heavy cream, and icing sugar until smooth for the icing.

Notes

Make sure your milk is lukewarm to activate the yeast properly. Knead the dough well for a soft texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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