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
- Combine 3 cups of flour (to start), sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Heat water, milk, and sliced butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 10-second bursts until the butter just melts and the mixture feels warm but not hot.
- Whisk the egg into the warm liquid mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until a thick and sticky dough forms.
- Add another cup of flour and mix until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface or in the bowl, adding flour as needed, until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for about 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Roll the rested dough into a 14×10 inch rectangle, keeping the edges even.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly from the longer side into a log.
- Cut about 1/2 an inch off each end for a nicer look, then cut the log into 12 even rolls.
- Place the rolls cut-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving space between each.
- Cover and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until they double in size.
- Preheat your oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the icing by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the icing on warm rolls for a gooey finish.
Notes
Serve warm, enjoy with coffee or tea. Add nuts or dried fruit for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, breakfast, dessert