Cinnamon Roll Recipe
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Cinnamon Roll Recipe
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This easy-to-prepare Cinnamon roll recipe is topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting for the best breakfast in town.
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Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of warm whole milk 115°
- 1 tablespoon active yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tick melted unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Icing:
- 1 tick softened unsalted butter
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of the sugar, warm milk, and yeast in a standing mixer bowl, whisk it, and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes or until it begins to foam. There will be a raft at the top.
- Next, add the flour, remaining sugar, and 1/2 stick of melted butter and mix with the hook attachment until combined at medium speed.
- Add 1 egg until combined, then mix on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not add the next egg until the one before is absorbed into the dough.
- Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in a warm place until it has doubled in size. If you plan on making the next day, chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Roll out the dough on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour until the dough is roughly 18”x 24” inches in size.
- Evenly drizzle on 1 stick of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, covering all surface areas.
- Roll the dough from back to front and slice it into 2-inch wide slices.
- Place them in a 13” x 9” casserole dish, cut side up about 1 inch apart from each other, wrap them in plastic, and let them sit for another hour or until they’ve doubled in size.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 to 30 minutes at 375° or until they are browned on the top and cooked in the center.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls and let them cool slightly.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, whip together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and whole milk in a standing mixer using the whisk attachment until it is light and fluffy.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done pour the icing all over the top and serve warm
Notes
- Make-Ahead: For freshness, you can make these muffins up to 1 day before.
- How to Store: The cinnamon rolls can be stored in the refrigerator covered in plastic for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen and covered for up to 2 months. Thaw for 1 day in the refrigerator before cooking and serving.
- How to Reheat: Add your desired portion to a casserole dish or pan, cover it, and heat it in the oven at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until hot.
- I like the milk to be on the hotter side, 115°, before adding it to the bowl of the stand mixer because the bowl is cold and will drop the milk temperature to the perfect degrees.
- If chilling the dough overnight, go right into rolling out the dough the next day.
- Brush the melted butter with a pastry brush to cover the dough thoroughly.
- Unless you use a starter, there is no reason to let it sit at room temperature overnight.
- You can take the cinnamon rolls straight from the freezer and place them in the oven, covered in foil, at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes. I would advise not to ice them with frosting before freezing them because the sugar content in the icing could cause them to caramelize a bit while in the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
554IU
(11%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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