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Livia & Maya Benson

Best Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 58 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 543

Ingredients
 
 

Dough
  • 5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups milk (whole, almond, oat, etc.)
  • 5 tbsp butter
Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2.5 tbsp heavy cream
Glaze
  • 2.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Step 1: Warm the liquids
  1. Add the butter and milk to a heat-safe bowl and heat until just warm to the touch (about 60–90 seconds in the microwave). The mixture should be warm—not hot.
Step 2: Mix the dough
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, instant yeast, and granulated sugar.
  2. Pour in the warm milk and butter mixture, then add the egg.
Step 3: Form the dough
  1. Using a paddle or dough hook attachment, mix on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Knead & rise
  1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10–15 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  2. Lightly oil a medium-sized bowl with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the dough inside, brushing a little oil over the top.
  3. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 5: Make the filling
  1. While the dough rises, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, heavy cream, and room-temperature browned butter (or regular butter) until smooth and spreadable.
Step 6: Roll & fill
  1. Once risen, transfer the dough back to a floured surface and roll it out into a thin rectangle.
  2. Spread the filling evenly across the dough, then roll it up tightly into a log.
Step 7: Slice & rise again
  1. Cut the dough into rolls using floss or a string for clean edges. Place rolls into a buttered baking pan and cover with a kitchen towel.
  2. Let rise again for about 1 hour, until puffed and nearly doubled.
Step 8: Bake
  1. Bake at 350°F for 28 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
Step 9: Glaze & serve
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm rolls and enjoy!
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 6 days, or in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg

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