Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Meal Type: Breakfast
Product Type: Natural Creamy Unsalted Butter Sticks

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classic cinnamon rolls

Classic Cinnamon Rolls


Ingredients

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For the dough: 

  • ¾ Cup warmed milk 
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons quick rise yeast 
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 
  • 2 eggs at room temperature 
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter 
  • 3 cups flour 
  • ¾ teaspoon salt 

For the filling: 

  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon 
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 

For the frosting: 

  • 4 oz cream cheese 
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar 
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 

Instructions

  1. Warm milk in microwave. Transfer warm milk to the bowl of an electric mixer and sprinkle yeast on top. Add in sugar, egg, egg yolk and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Stir in flour and salt with a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form. 
  2. Place dough hook on stand mixer and knead dough on medium speed for 8 minutes. Dough should form into a nice ball and be slightly sticky. You can also use your hands to knead the dough for 8-10 minutes on a well-floured surface. 
  3. Transfer dough ball to a well-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Allow dough to rise for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size. This may more or less time depending the humidity.
  4. After dough has doubled in size, transfer dough to a well-floured surface and roll out into a 14×9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a ¼ inch margin at the far side of the dough. 
  5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Use your hands to sprinkle mixture over the buttered dough, then rub the brown sugar mixture into the butter. 
  6. Tightly roll dough up, starting from the 9-inch side and place seam side down making sure to seal the edges of the dough as best you can. 
  7. Cut into 1 inch sections with a serrated knife. You should get 9 large pieces. 
  8. Place cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×9 inch baking pan or round 9 inch cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes. 
  9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap and towel and bake cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. You want to underbake them a little so they stay soft in the middle, that’s why we want them just slightly golden brown. Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before frosting. Makes 9 cinnamon rolls. 
  10. To make the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.