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Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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This Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe offers soft, tender, and perfectly sweet rolls with a creamy cinnamon filling, topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these cinnamon rolls are perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert treat.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (rapid rise yeast)
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 - 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Filling

  • 6 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon

Before Baking

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm the liquids: Warm milk, heavy cream, butter, and honey until lukewarm, about 100 to 114 degrees Fahrenheit. You can do this on the stove or in the microwave.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. Add yeast and sugar: Sprinkle yeast and granulated sugar over the liquid mixture and let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt thoroughly into the mixture.
  5. Switch to dough hook: Remove the paddle attachment and replace it with the dough hook.
  6. Add flour and knead: Add 4 cups of flour and mix with the dough hook for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and tacky but not sticky. If sticky, add flour in 1/4 cup increments, up to 1/2 cup, to get the desired consistency.
  7. Shape dough ball: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball, kneading a few times by hand if desired.
  8. First rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  9. Roll out dough: Once risen, roll the dough on a floured surface into a 20x15 inch rectangle.
  10. Spread butter: Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving about a 1/4 inch border unbuttered.
  11. Add cinnamon sugar: Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and generously sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  12. Roll into log: Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log shape, pinching the seam together, and place seam side down.
  13. Cut rolls: Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log into 12 equal pieces, trimming edges if desired for uniformity.
  14. Prepare baking dish: Line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and place the cinnamon rolls evenly spaced in the dish.
  15. Second rise: Cover the uncooked rolls with a damp towel and let rise for 20-30 minutes until doubled in size.
  16. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  17. Add heavy cream: Drizzle 1/3 cup heavy cream evenly over the risen cinnamon rolls before baking (about 1/2 Tbsp per roll).
  18. Bake: Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until they turn lightly golden brown. Let cool for 4-5 minutes before frosting.
  19. Make frosting: Using a mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
  20. Frost rolls: Spread the cream cheese icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.
  21. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls.

Notes

  • Ensure liquids are lukewarm to properly activate yeast without killing it.
  • Adding flour gradually avoids dry dough and helps achieve the perfect tacky texture.
  • Cover dough with a damp towel to prevent drying during rising.
  • Drizzling cream over rolls before baking helps to keep them moist and tender.
  • If you prefer sweeter rolls, increase the amount of brown sugar in the filling slightly.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough and frosting.
  • Store leftover rolls wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/fluffy-homemade-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/