Description
Heavenly “the best cinnamon rolls” promise pure comfort with their golden swirls of buttery sweetness. Warm spices and delicate dough invite pleasure, making each bite a delightful escape from ordinary mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (heated to 110°F / 43°C)
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Yeast and Seasoning:
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) softened cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast mixture by whisking warm milk, egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Ensure thorough blending of ingredients.
- Incorporate flour gradually into the liquid blend, stirring with a wooden implement until a cohesive dough emerges. Adjust flour quantity if the mixture remains excessively sticky.
- Manipulate the dough through vigorous kneading for approximately three minutes. Encase the bowl with plastic wrap and position in a heated environment, allowing the dough to expand and double in volume within an hour.
- Craft the aromatic filling by amalgamating softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until uniformly mixed.
- Transfer the risen dough onto a flour-dusted work surface. Roll the dough into a rectangular shape measuring roughly 17 x 10 inches.
- Distribute the cinnamon mixture evenly across the dough’s surface. Commence rolling from the lengthy edge, creating a compact cylindrical formation.
- Utilize dental floss to slice the log into eight symmetrical segments. Carefully transfer these rolls into a greased rectangular baking vessel.
- Allow the rolls a secondary fermentation period, covering them with plastic wrap. Position in a warm location for half an hour, enabling further expansion.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Delicately brush the roll tops with remaining melted butter before baking.
- Bake until the rolls acquire a gentle golden hue, approximately 20-25 minutes. Remove and permit minimal cooling.
- Prepare the creamy frosting by thoroughly blending softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until silky. Progressively integrate powdered sugar for optimal consistency.
- Generously lavish the warm rolls with the prepared frosting. Serve immediately and savor the decadent creation.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, consistent dough texture and optimal yeast activation.
- Check yeast freshness by proofing in warm milk; if it doesn’t foam, replace with new packet for perfect rise.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic, avoiding over-working which can make rolls tough and dense.
- Allow sufficient rising time in warm, draft-free area for maximum volume and soft, pillowy texture.
- Dental floss creates clean, precise roll cuts without squishing delicate dough edges.
- Use butter paper or silicone mat when rolling to prevent sticking and maintain dough integrity.
- Frost rolls while slightly warm for maximum absorption and decadent, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg