The Best Cinnamon Rolls
Ultra-soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar center and rich cream cheese frosting - the ultimate breakfast treat.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
milk (warm)
240 ml
active dry yeast
7 g
granulated sugar
50 g
butter (melted)
85 g
egg (large)
1 piece
all-purpose flour
500 g
salt
5 g
Filling
butter (softened)
85 g
brown sugar
150 g
cinnamon (ground)
15 g
Cream Cheese Frosting
cream cheese (softened)
115 g
butter (softened)
55 g
powdered sugar
120 g
vanilla extract
5 ml
Instructions
Activate the yeast
Warm milk and activate the yeast
Mix the dough
Combine all dough ingredients to form a soft dough
First rise
Let the dough rise until doubled in size
Prepare the filling
Mix softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon
Roll out the dough
Roll dough into a large rectangle
Spread the filling
Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough
Roll up the dough
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log
Cut the rolls
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces
Second rise
Let the rolls rise in the pan until puffy
Bake the rolls
Bake until golden brown
Prepare the frosting
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
Frost the rolls
Spread the cream cheese frosting over warm rolls
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat individual rolls for best texture.
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