
Medium

Cinnamon Rolls
20 minutesPrep time
25 minutesCook time
180 minutesResting time
421 cal.Per serving
Ingredients for 1

1/2 cup
Flour (all-purpose)

2/3 tbsp
Sugar (granulated)

1/6 cup
Milk (whole)

2/5 tbsp
Butter (unsalted)

2/3 tbsp
Brown sugar (light)

1/3 tbsp
Cinnamon (ground)

1/6 tsp
Yeast (dry)

1/6
Egg

1/2 oz
Cream cheese
Utensils
Oven, Rolling pin, Brush, Baking dish, Knife
recipe
- Step 1
Warm the milk. Dissolve the yeast & 0.5 tbsp of the granulated sugar in the milk. Let it stand for 10 min. - Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of flour (reserving 0.5 cup), 3 tbsp of granulated sugar (reserving 0.5 tbsp) & 1 tsp of salt. Then form a well in the center of the dry ingredients. - Step 3
Crack the egg into the well. Add the milk-yeast mixture & 3 tbsp of melted butter. - Step 4
Beat the batter vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula for 2-3 min. The dough should be smooth & elastic. - Step 5
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Set it aside in a warm place to rise for 1.5 hours. The dough will double in volume. - Step 6
Sprinkle the dough with the remaining 0.5 cup of flour. Gently punch down the dough. Then knead it for 1-2 min. - Step 7
Cover the bowl again. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, bring the rest of the butter to room temperature. - Step 8
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar & cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles a thick cinnamon-sugar paste. - Step 9
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Lay it on a floured surface. - Step 10
Form the dough into a ball. Then roll it out into a rectangle. - Step 11
Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the entire surface of the dough. - Step 12
Starting with a long side of the rectangle, roll up the dough to form a cylinder. Tightly seal the fold closed by pinching it with your fingers. - Step 13
Push in the ends of the cylinder, so it's a bit thicker & shorter. Then cut it into 6 rolls. - Step 14
Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish. (Give them space to expand while baking!) - Step 15
Cover the dish with a damp towel. Let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30 min. Preheat the oven to 350°F. - Step 16
Brush the raised rolls with milk (optional). Bake them for 25 min at 350°F. - Step 17
While the rolls are baking, whip up the icing! In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, the last 0.5 tbsp of granulated sugar & just enough water to make a smooth pourable icing. - Step 18
Remove the rolls from the oven. While they're still hot, drizzle the icing over top. - Step 19
Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!