Cinnamon Rolls
About This Cinnamon Rolls
This cinnamon rolls recipe strikes the perfect balance between achievable and impressive, making it ideal for bakers ready to expand their skills while still achieving guaranteed delicious results. While this recipe requires a bit more technique and attention than basic recipes, the stunning results and incredible flavor make every moment worthwhile.
What Makes This Cinnamon Rolls Special
You'll develop valuable baking skills as you work through this recipe, from mastering proper mixing techniques to understanding how ingredients work together to create the perfect texture. This recipe has been carefully developed to guide you through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips that set you up for success. The secret to achieving bakery-quality results lies in following the timing and techniques precisely, and the reward is a spectacular creation that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Key Techniques for Success
Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties, celebrating milestone occasions, or treating your family to something truly special, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. What makes this recipe stand out is the incredible depth of flavor and beautiful presentation that elevates it beyond ordinary baked goods.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With a little patience and attention to detail, you'll create something truly memorable that showcases your growing baking expertise and brings joy to everyone who tastes it.
Ingredients
- 480g (4 cups) All-purpose flour
- 240ml (1 cup) Whole milk, warmed
- 50g (¼ cup) Granulated sugar
- 85g (6 tbsp) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Large eggs
- 2¼ tsp Instant yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200g (1 cup) Brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon (for filling)
- 60g (¼ cup) Butter, softened (for filling)
- 115g (4 oz) Cream cheese, softened
- 60g (¼ cup) Butter, softened (for frosting)
- 240g (2 cups) Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 180 min
- Difficulty:
- Medium
- Servings:
- 12
Instructions
- 1
Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Add eggs, melted butter, salt, and 2 cups flour. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Gradually add remaining flour until soft dough forms. Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- 5
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for filling.
- 6
Roll dough into 15x12 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
- 7
Roll up tightly from long side. Cut into 12 slices.
- 8
Place in greased 9x13 inch pan. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
- 9
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 23-27 minutes until golden.
- 10
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Spread on warm rolls.
Pro Tips
- •Roll the dough tightly for defined swirls without gaps.
- •Don't skimp on the filling - use plenty of cinnamon sugar.
- •Frost while rolls are still warm so frosting melts slightly.
- •For overnight rolls, refrigerate after slicing. Let come to room temp before baking.
Variations
Add chopped pecans to the filling. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Make them mini for party-sized portions.
