Description
Fluffy, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls topped with creamy frosting, perfect for breakfasts or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups (520g-650g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180mL) water
- 1/2 cup (120mL) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, very soft
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 oz (115g) full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine water, milk, and sliced butter. Heat in 10-second bursts until butter melts and mixture is warm.
- Whisk the egg into the butter mixture until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients over the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until thick, sticky dough forms.
- Gradually add 1 cup of flour to form a ball of dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding flour to prevent sticking.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes until it puffs up slightly.
- Roll dough into a 14×10 inch rectangle and spread softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon on top.
- Roll the dough from the longer side into a log and trim the ends.
- Cut into 12 even pieces and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish, covering to let rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the icing, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then spread on warm rolls.
Notes
For best results, ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. You can customize your rolls with nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, breakfast, homemade, baking, comfort food, brunch