Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
all-purpose flour (room_temperature)
500 g
whole milk (warm)
240 ml
granulated sugar
50 g
active dry yeast
7 g
unsalted butter (melted)
60 g
large egg (room_temperature)
1 piece
salt
5 g
Filling
unsalted butter (softened)
115 g
brown sugar (packed)
200 g
ground cinnamon
20 g
salt
2 g
Cream Cheese Frosting
cream cheese (room_temperature)
115 g
unsalted butter (softened)
60 g
powdered sugar (sifted)
200 g
vanilla extract
5 ml
salt
1 g
Instructions
Activate the yeast
Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast with a touch of sugar.
Make the dough
Combine flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, egg, and activated yeast mixture into a soft dough.
First rise
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling
Mix softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Roll out the dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 40 × 30 cm rectangle.
Spread the filling
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
Roll and cut the rolls
Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice into 12 equal pieces.
Second rise
Arrange rolls in a buttered baking dish and let rise until puffy.
Bake the rolls
Bake until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the frosting
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Frost the rolls
Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls and serve.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently to restore softness.
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