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BEST Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Delightfully fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a creamy icing.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 cups (520g-650g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180mL) water
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz (115g) full fat block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough mixture by combining flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Warm the wet ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl until the butter melts.
  3. Incorporate the egg into the warm water mixture.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  5. Add more flour and mix until it forms a ball.
  6. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  7. Rest the dough for about 20 minutes.
  8. Roll the dough out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  9. Add the filling by spreading softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon on the dough.
  10. Roll the dough tightly from the longer side.
  11. Trim the ends for uniformity, if desired.
  12. Slice the log into 12 even rolls.
  13. Arrange the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for about 45 minutes.
  14. Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
  15. Prepare the icing while the rolls are baking.
  16. Ice the warm rolls with the icing once they are out of the oven.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and ensure the yeast is fresh.

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