Description
Warm, pillowy swirls of cinnamon and sugar with a tender, brioche-like crumb, these Easy Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for weekend brunches and busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (4 cups) All-purpose flour
- 7 g (1 packet) Instant dry yeast
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Granulated sugar
- 9 g (1 1/2 tsp) Salt
- 240 ml (1 cup) Whole milk, warmed
- 56 g (4 tbsp) Unsalted butter, melted for dough
- 56 g (4 tbsp) Unsalted butter, softened for filling
- 1 Large egg
- 150 g (3/4 cup packed) Light brown sugar for filling
- 12 g (2 tbsp) Ground cinnamon
- 113 g (4 oz) Cream cheese, unsalted, for icing
- 120 g (1 cup) Powdered sugar for icing
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 15–30 ml (1–2 tbsp) Milk to thin
Instructions
- Warm 60 ml (1/4 cup) of the milk to 40–43°C (105–110°F). Sprinkle yeast over the milk and let sit for 2–3 minutes to bloom. Whisk in granulated sugar, melted butter, and egg until combined.
- In the mixer bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add wet mixture and mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
- Increase speed and knead for 5–7 minutes until dough is smooth. By hand, knead for 8–10 minutes.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased baking pan. Cover and proof for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes. Remove and cool 10 minutes before icing.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
For make-ahead, assemble rolls and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let sit at room temp 30–45 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg