Serves 8
Directions
- 1Activate the yeast by pouring warm milk into a small bowl or glass measuring cup, adding 1 tbsp of granulated sugar, sprinkling yeast overtop, stirring, and letting it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- 3Pour the activated yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer, then add the remaining granulated sugar, Greek yogurt or sour cream, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- 4Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer.
- 5Using a dough hook attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute until barely combined.
- 6Rest the dough for 5 minutes to allow the flour to soak up the liquids.
- 7Mix on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough is elastic, smooth, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- 8Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm environment for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- 9Prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- 10Grease a 9x13” baking pan with butter.
- 11Once the dough has doubled, generously flour your work surface and turn the dough out onto it, lightly sprinkling the top with more flour.
- 12Roll the dough out to a 16x15” rectangle for 8 larger cinnamon rolls or a 24x15” rectangle for 12 smaller cinnamon rolls.
- 13Spread the cinnamon filling evenly all over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 14Starting on the long end, tightly roll the dough up into a log.
- 15Cut the dough into 8 larger or 12 smaller rolls, each about 2 inches in width, using a sharp knife or unflavored floss.
- 16Place the rolls into the prepared baking pan.
- 17Cover the pan and allow the rolls to proof for another 25-30 minutes until puffy.
- 18Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 19Once the rolls are proofed, warm the heavy cream in the microwave for 15 seconds, and pour it all over the rolls.
- 20For 8 larger rolls, bake at 350°F for 22-24 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for another 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 21For 12 smaller rolls, bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
- 22While baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and fluffy, then beating in powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- 23Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- 24Spread the cream cheese frosting all over the rolls, then serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup milk of choice, warmed to 110F
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, room temp
- 0.5 cup salted butter, very softened (almost melted)
- 2 eggs, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 4.5 cups bread flour (sub: all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 0.5 cup heavy cream, for pouring over the rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup salted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Equipment
stand mixerdough hook attachmentlarge bowlglass measuring cuphandheld mixerbaking pansharp knifeunflavored flossrolling pin
Tips
- The dough should be slightly sticky, avoid adding too much flour. I ended up adding about 2.5-3 tbsp more flour.
- For larger rolls, roll dough to 16x15 inches. For smaller, roll dough to 24x15 inches.
- Leave a small border around the edges when spreading the cinnamon filling.
- Use a sharp knife or unflavored floss to cut the dough into rolls.
Related recipes
Authentic NY Bagels
American · Baked Goods
Sammy Davis Jr.'s Favorite Sandwich
American · Baked Goods
Spring Lemon Loaf
American · Baked Goods35m
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
American · Baked Goods40m
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
American · Baked Goods
Homemade burger buns
American · Baked Goods12m
High protein Lava Cake
American · Baked Goods
Healthy Banana Bread
American · Baked Goods35m
Healthy Low Cal Banana Bread
American · Baked Goods40m
Gooey Butter Cake
American · Baked Goods1h 45m
Homemade Dinner Rolls
American · Baked Goods1h 45m
Fry Bread
American · Baked Goods