Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

55 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine active dry yeast, sugar, and lukewarm milk. Whisk until combined, cover and let sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes nice and foamy.
  2. 2In a stand mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of melted brown butter and mix.
  3. 3Once the yeast mixture is foamy, pour it into the flour mixture in the mixer bowl.
  4. 4Use a dough hook to knead the dough until it comes together, then knead it by hand.
  5. 5Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rest for about an hour or two until it doubles in size.
  6. 6Meanwhile, make the filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  7. 7Make the icing by combining cream cheese and softened brown butter in a bowl.
  8. 8Once the dough has doubled, roll it out on a floured surface.
  9. 9Spread the softened brown butter over the rolled-out dough.
  10. 10Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  11. 11Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut into slices to form the cinnamon rolls.
  12. 12Place the cinnamon rolls in a buttered baking dish, cover and let rest for 30 minutes for a second proof.
  13. 13Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
  14. 14Frost with the cream cheese icing and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 third cup sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 tablespoons melted brown butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cloves
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons softened brown butter
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Equipment

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