Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting is the indulgent breakfast, dessert or snack of your dreams.
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Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup milk warm
- 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 extra-large egg
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- ½ cup cream to be poured over the buns before baking
For the filling
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1½ cups powdered sugar sifted, aka icing sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
ALTERNATIVE FROSTING: Chai icing (perfect for Christmas or the holidays)
- 1 cup powdered sugar aka icing sugar
- ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Whisk the milk, sugar and yeast together. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl then mix until combined.
- Add the egg and butter.
- Knead for 5 minutes until the dough starts coming away from the side of the bowl.
- If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp flour and knead in.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic.
- Place in the fridge and allow to rise overnight.
- Remove the dough and allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour.
- Combine all the ingredients for the filling and set aside.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately ½cm thick, on a floured surface.
- Spread the cinnamon sugar mix onto the dough then roll tightly into a long roll.
- Slice into 5cm thick rolls then place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°.
- Pour the cream over the rolls.
- Place the rolls into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden brown.
- To make the icing, whisk together all the ingredients (you can do this step in a food processor too) until smooth and combined.
- When the rolls come out of the oven, cover with the icing then allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(Makes 8-12 rolls depending on size)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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