Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

240 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Warm the milk in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
  2. 2Warm the milk in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
  3. 3Warm the milk in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
  4. 4Add yeast and sugar to the warm milk and set aside.
  5. 5Add yeast and sugar to the warm milk and set aside.
  6. 6Add yeast and sugar to the warm milk and set aside.
  7. 7In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  8. 8In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  9. 9In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  10. 10Mix dry ingredients.
  11. 11Mix dry ingredients.
  12. 12Mix dry ingredients.
  13. 13In a separate container, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and softened butter.
  14. 14In a separate container, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and softened butter.
  15. 15In a separate container, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and softened butter.
  16. 16Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
  17. 17Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
  18. 18Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
  19. 19Mix to combine.
  20. 20Mix to combine.
  21. 21Mix to combine.
  22. 22Add yeast mixture to the batter.
  23. 23Add yeast mixture to the batter.
  24. 24Add yeast mixture to the batter.
  25. 25Whisk ingredients until just combined, then switch to the dough attachment if using a stand mixer.
  26. 26Whisk ingredients until just combined, then switch to the dough attachment if using a stand mixer.
  27. 27Whisk ingredients until just combined, then switch to the dough attachment if using a stand mixer.
  28. 28Mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes, watching closely.
  29. 29Mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes, watching closely.
  30. 30Mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes, watching closely.
  31. 31Place the dough ball into a greased bowl.
  32. 32Place the dough ball into a greased bowl.
  33. 33Place the dough ball into a greased bowl.
  34. 34Tuck and nip the dough.
  35. 35Tuck and nip the dough.
  36. 36Tuck and nip the dough.
  37. 37Cover the bowl with saran wrap and let it proof for about an hour and a half, or until it doubles in size.
  38. 38Cover the bowl with saran wrap and let it proof for about an hour and a half, or until it doubles in size.
  39. 39Cover the bowl with saran wrap and let it proof for about an hour and a half, or until it doubles in size.
  40. 40Make the cinnamon mixture for the bottom layer.
  41. 41Make the cinnamon mixture for the bottom layer.
  42. 42Make the cinnamon mixture for the bottom layer.
  43. 43Mix ingredients and add the mix to a baking pan.
  44. 44Mix ingredients and add the mix to a baking pan.
  45. 45Mix ingredients and add the mix to a baking pan.
  46. 46Make the cinnamon filling.
  47. 47Make the cinnamon filling.
  48. 48Make the cinnamon filling.
  49. 49Mix ingredients until well combined.
  50. 50Mix ingredients until well combined.
  51. 51Mix ingredients until well combined.
  52. 52Punch the dough to knock out the air.
  53. 53Punch the dough to knock out the air.
  54. 54Punch the dough to knock out the air.
  55. 55Roll it out on a surface dusted with flour.
  56. 56Roll it out on a surface dusted with flour.
  57. 57Roll it out on a surface dusted with flour.
  58. 58Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.
  59. 59Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.
  60. 60Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.
  61. 61Roll up the dough into a log.
  62. 62Roll up the dough into a log.
  63. 63Roll up the dough into a log.
  64. 64Cut the dough into rolls.
  65. 65Cut the dough into rolls.
  66. 66Cut the dough into rolls.
  67. 67Place the rolls in a prepared baking pan with the cinnamon mixture on the bottom.
  68. 68Place the rolls in a prepared baking pan with the cinnamon mixture on the bottom.
  69. 69Place the rolls in a prepared baking pan with the cinnamon mixture on the bottom.
  70. 70Add a splash of heavy whipping cream on each roll.
  71. 71Add a splash of heavy whipping cream on each roll.
  72. 72Add a splash of heavy whipping cream on each roll.
  73. 73Cover again and pop it back in the oven for the second proof.
  74. 74Cover again and pop it back in the oven for the second proof.
  75. 75Cover again and pop it back in the oven for the second proof.
  76. 76Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  77. 77Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  78. 78Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  79. 79Make the cream cheese frosting.
  80. 80Make the cream cheese frosting.
  81. 81Make the cream cheese frosting.
  82. 82Spread the frosting over the baked cinnamon rolls.
  83. 83Spread the frosting over the baked cinnamon rolls.
  84. 84Spread the frosting over the baked cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups milk, warmed
  • 1.25 cups milk, warmed
  • 1.25 cups milk, warmed
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 4.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 6 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla
  • 0.5 tbsp vanilla

Equipment

microwavemixing bowlwhiskstand mixerdough attachmentspatulasaran wrapovenrolling pinknifebaking pan

Tips

  • Preheat oven to 170 degrees before putting dough in, then turn it off to create a warm environment for proofing.
  • Use heavy whipping cream on each roll before the second proof.
  • Use the first cut roll to measure the other rolls to ensure even cooking.
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