Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
The dough rises overnight, then you wake up to the smell of cinnamon and sugar transforming your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 240 ml warm milk
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 75 g butter (melted, for dough)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 45 g butter (softened, for filling)
- 165 g brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
- 115 g cream cheese (for frosting)
- 150 g powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 30 g butter (for frosting)
Worth Every Minute of Rising Time
I know homemade cinnamon rolls seem intimidating, but I promise you, they're one of the most rewarding things you'll ever bake. My kitchen smells absolutely incredible when these are in the oven, and pulling them out all puffed and golden is pure joy. I've simplified the process over the years so it's genuinely doable on a weekend morning.
The Dough
Warm milk to about 40°C/105°F -- it should feel like a warm bath. Stir in the yeast and a pinch of sugar, and
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