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Fluffy cinnamon rolls

Recipe by archersfood

The ultimate recipe for soft, fluffy, and gooey cinnamon rolls. Perfect for your holiday baking, this make-ahead recipe is the secret to a stress-free and impressive Christmas or Thanksgiving morning breakfast.

  • Total Time3h 30 minutes
  • Yield6 cinnamon rolls
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 10 g (1 tbsp) active dry yeast
  • 130 g (½ cup) warm milk
  • 300 g ( 2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 50 g (¼ cup) butter
  • 60 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg yolk

For the Filling:

  • 120 g (½ cup) butter
  • 140 g (⅔ cup) brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Frosting:

  • 90 g (6 tbsp) butter
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) cream cheese
  • 70 g (⅔ cup) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
  2. To the same bowl, add the all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, and egg yolk. 
  3. Knead for 10-15 minutes, then add the soft butter and knead for 10 more minutes. It will be slightly wet, but it will become less sticky as you knead.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it proof in a warm place (ideally 27-29°C / 80-85°F) for 2 hours, until puffy.
  5. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 43 cm x 25 cm (17″ x 10″) and 0.5 cm (¼”) thick.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine soft butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, and spread it all over the rolled-out dough. 
  8. Measure and cut the rectangle into 6 long strips, each about 4 cm (1.6″) wide. Roll each strip up tightly into an individual roll.
  9. Place the rolls in a parchment-lined baking pan. Cover and let them proof again for 30-45 minutes, until they look full and puffy.
  10. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  11. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Let them cool for 5 minutes before frosting.
  12. While the rolls are baking, make the frosting. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the room-temperature butter on medium speed until it becomes pale and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl.
  13. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  14. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar with the mixer on low, then beat until smooth.
  15. Add the room-temperature cream cheese and mix just until fully incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix.
  16. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and serve.
  • Prep Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll with frosting
  • Calories: 710 kcal
  • Sugar: 53 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 92 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

Find it online: https://archersfood.com/cinnamon-rolls/