CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLLS

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Activate the yeast by pouring warm milk into a small bowl, adding 1 tbsp of granulated sugar, sprinkling yeast overtop, stirring, and letting it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then set aside.
  3. 3Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer.
  4. 4Add the remaining granulated sugar, Greek yogurt or sour cream, very softened salted butter, eggs, and vanilla bean paste or extract to the mixer.
  5. 5Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer.
  6. 6Using a dough hook attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute until barely combined.
  7. 7Rest the dough for 5 minutes to allow the flour to soak up the liquids.
  8. 8Mix on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough is elastic, smooth, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  9. 9Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm environment for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  10. 10While the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing together softened salted butter, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla bean paste or extract until well combined.
  11. 11Grease a 9x13” baking pan with butter.
  12. 12Once the dough has doubled in size, generously flour your work surface.
  13. 13Turn the dough out onto the surface and lightly sprinkle the top with more flour.
  14. 14Roll the dough out to either a 16x15” rectangle for 8 larger cinnamon rolls or a 24x15” rectangle for 12 smaller cinnamon rolls.
  15. 15Spread the cinnamon filling evenly all over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  16. 16Starting on the long end, tightly roll the dough up into a log.
  17. 17Using a sharp knife or unflavored floss, cut the dough into 8 larger or 12 smaller rolls, each approximately 2 inches in width.
  18. 18Place the cut rolls into the prepared baking pan.
  19. 19Cover the pan and allow the rolls to proof for another 25-30 minutes until puffy.
  20. 20Preheat the oven to 350F.
  21. 21While the rolls are proofing, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and salted butter with a handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  22. 22Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste or extract into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and smooth.
  23. 23Once the rolls are proofed, warm heavy cream in the microwave for 15 seconds and pour it all over the rolls.
  24. 24Bake the rolls according to the size instructions, adjusting the temperature to 375F for the last 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  25. 25Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes.
  26. 26Spread the prepared cream cheese frosting all over the warm rolls.
  27. 27Serve and enjoy the perfect classic cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup milk of choice
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.5 cup salted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 4.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup salted butter
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

Equipment

glass measuring cuplarge bowlstand mixerdough hook attachmentwooden spoon9x13” baking pansharp knifeunflavored flosshandheld mixer

Tips

  • For 8 larger cinnamon rolls, roll the dough out to a 16x15” rectangle.
  • For 12 smaller cinnamon rolls, roll it out to a 24x15” rectangle.
  • Don’t add too much flour; you want the dough to be slightly sticky.
  • The rolls are finished with a generous spread of lush, tangy cream cheese frosting that just melts into every bite.
  • Serve warm with a hot cup of coffee.
  • For 8 larger rolls, bake at 350F for the first 22-24 mins. Then, turn the oven temperature up to 375F and bake for another 5-7 mins.
  • For 12 smaller rolls, bake at 350F for the first 20-22 mins. Then, turn the oven temperature up to 375F and bake for another 5-7 mins.

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