Description
Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls emerge from grandmother’s cherished kitchen recipe, promising comfort in every delectable swirl. Buttery dough embraces sweet spices, inviting you to savor a timeless breakfast classic that whispers nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients:
Main Dough Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110F or 43.3°C)
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture by gently blending warm milk with active dry yeast and a touch of sugar, allowing the concoction to bloom and become frothy for approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Whisk in the whole egg and additional egg yolk into the yeast mixture, followed by incorporating melted butter to create a smooth, cohesive liquid base.
- Gradually fold flour and a pinch of salt into the wet ingredients, transforming the mixture into a soft, pliable dough through careful kneading for about 10 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled vessel, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm, draft-free environment, allowing the dough to expand and rise until it doubles in volume, approximately 60-75 minutes.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface, creating a smooth, even canvas for filling.
- Spread a generous layer of softened butter across the dough, then evenly sprinkle a mixture of ground cinnamon and brown sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge, creating a tight, uniform log, then slice into individual rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Arrange the rolled sections in a buttered baking dish, allowing slight space between each roll for expansion during the second proofing phase.
- Cover the arranged rolls and permit a second rise for 30-40 minutes, until they appear puffy and interconnected.
- Preheat the oven and bake the rolls until they transform into a golden-brown, fragrant delicacy, typically 20-25 minutes.
- While still warm, drizzle with cream cheese frosting, allowing it to melt slightly and create an irresistible glaze over the freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Always use fresh, active dry yeast to ensure proper rising and fluffy texture.
- Check milk temperature carefully; it should be warm (110-115°F), not hot, to prevent killing the yeast.
- For a softer dough, substitute some all-purpose flour with bread flour to increase protein content.
- Create gluten-free version by using a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg