Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting by @millsandbuns

45 min

9 servings

๐ŸŒพ

250 g

Flour

๐Ÿฌ

50 g

Caster sugar

๐Ÿž

5.5 g

Instant yeast

๐Ÿฅš

1 large egg

Egg

๐Ÿงˆ

150 g

Butter

๐Ÿ’ง

120 ml

Water

๐Ÿฌ

70 g

Brown sugar

๐Ÿชต

5.2 g

Cinnamon powder

๐Ÿง

120 g

Cream cheese frosting

  1. Add
    • all-purpose flour
    • caster sugar
    • egg

    Add the all-purpose flour, caster sugar, and egg to a mixing bowl. Whisk until roughly combined.

  2. Stir
    • instant yeast
    • warm milk

    Stir the instant yeast into the warm milk. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until dissolved.

  3. Add
    • all-purpose flour
    • caster sugar
    • egg

    Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

  4. Knead

    Turn the dough onto a clean work surface. Knead it for 5 minutes until it begins to smooth out.

  5. Knead
    • unsalted butter

    Add 45 g of the unsalted butter one small cube at a time. Knead after each addition until all butter is fully absorbed and the dough is smooth and elastic.

  6. Grease
    • unsalted butter

    Lightly grease a clean mixing bowl with a little butter. Place the dough inside and cover it.

  7. Proof

    Proof the covered dough in a warm place for 90 minutes. Continue proofing until it has doubled in size.

  8. Press

    Press the risen dough down to release trapped air. Roll it into an even rectangle about 12 x 9 inches.

  9. Mix
    • unsalted butter
    • brown sugar
    • ground cinnamon

    Mix the remaining 50 g unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough rectangle.

  10. Roll

    Roll the filled dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut the log into 9 equal rolls, about 1 inch thick.

  11. Arrange

    Arrange the rolls cut-side up in the 8 x 8 inch square baking pan. Cover the pan.

  12. Proof

    Proof the covered rolls for 60 minutes in a warm place. Let them rise until doubled in size and puffy.

  13. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

  14. Transfer
    • cream cheese frosting

    Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool the rolls for 10 minutes. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls before serving.

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting by @millsandbuns

45 min

9 servings

๐ŸŒพ

250 g

Flour

๐Ÿฌ

50 g

Caster sugar

๐Ÿž

5.5 g

Instant yeast

๐Ÿฅš

1 large egg

Egg

๐Ÿงˆ

150 g

Butter

๐Ÿ’ง

120 ml

Water

๐Ÿฌ

70 g

Brown sugar

๐Ÿชต

5.2 g

Cinnamon powder

๐Ÿง

120 g

Cream cheese frosting

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Add the all-purpose flour, caster sugar, and egg to a mixing bowl. Whisk until roughly combined.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฌcaster sugar
    ๐Ÿฅšegg
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„whisk
  2. Step 2/14

    Stir the instant yeast into the warm milk. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until dissolved.

    ๐Ÿžinstant yeast
    ๐Ÿฅ›warm milk
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  3. Step 3/14

    Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿฌcaster sugar
    ๐Ÿฅšegg
    ๐Ÿžinstant yeast
    ๐Ÿฅ›warm milk
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  4. Step 4/14

    Turn the dough onto a clean work surface. Knead it for 5 minutes until it begins to smooth out.

  5. Step 5/14

    Add 45 g of the unsalted butter one small cube at a time. Knead after each addition until all butter is fully absorbed and the dough is smooth and elastic.

    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
  6. Step 6/14

    Lightly grease a clean mixing bowl with a little butter. Place the dough inside and cover it.

    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธpastry brush
  7. Step 7/14

    Proof the covered dough in a warm place for 90 minutes. Continue proofing until it has doubled in size.

    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  8. Step 8/14

    Press the risen dough down to release trapped air. Roll it into an even rectangle about 12 x 9 inches.

    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
  9. Step 9/14

    Mix the remaining 50 g unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough rectangle.

    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿชตground cinnamon
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  10. Step 10/14

    Roll the filled dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut the log into 9 equal rolls, about 1 inch thick.

    ๐Ÿงบbench scraper
  11. Step 11/14

    Arrange the rolls cut-side up in the 8 x 8 inch square baking pan. Cover the pan.

    ๐Ÿณ8 x 8 inch square baking pan
  12. Step 12/14

    Proof the covered rolls for 60 minutes in a warm place. Let them rise until doubled in size and puffy.

    ๐Ÿณ8 x 8 inch square baking pan
  13. Step 13/14

    Preheat the oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). Bake the rolls for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

    ๐Ÿณ8 x 8 inch square baking pan
  14. Step 14/14

    Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool the rolls for 10 minutes. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls before serving.

    ๐Ÿงcream cheese frosting
    โœจwire rack
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Leavening, Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

Flour, Caster sugar, Instant yeast, Egg, Butter, Water, Brown sugar, Cinnamon powder, Cream cheese frosting

Notes

Butter (for the dough), Water (warm, or milk), Cream cheese frosting (amount not given)

Allergens

Eggs, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

335 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Total fat: 12g, Saturated fat: 7g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugars: 27g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Potassium: 118mg, Sodium: 180mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin D: 0.5mcg, Folate: 62mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cups, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, rolling pin, bench scraper, pastry brush, spatula, 8 x 8 inch square baking pan, wire rack

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Dessert, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Winter, Holiday baking, Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

American, Swedish

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Tender, Gooey, Creamy

Flavors

Sweet, Cinnamon, Buttery, Tangy, Warm-spiced

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Keep in an airtight container,Store in a cool, dry place,Keep frosting-covered rolls covered), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat individual rolls for 15 to 25 seconds before serving), freezer : 2 months (Wrap each roll tightly,Place wrapped rolls in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze without frosting when possible)