Cinnamon Rolls

The BEST cinnamon rolls!

Servings:

12

Prep Time:

3 hrs

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • 1/3 cup butter

  • 1 cup lukewarm whole milk

  • 7g instant yeast

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 egg yolk

For the Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2.5 Tbsp cinnamon

  • 1/3 cup butter

For the Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese

  • 3/4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 vanilla bean

  • 3 Tbsp whole milk

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt.

  • Add in softened unsalted butter. Blend in using two forks.

  • In a separate container, whisk together lukewarm whole milk and instant yeast.

  • Using the dough hook attachment set on medium-low speed, add in yeast mixture, whole eggs, and egg yolk. Mix for 2-3 minutes.

  • On a lightly floured work surface and knead for 30-60 seconds. Plop into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap, let rise for 90 minutes.

  • Once dough is ready, mix together brown sugar, muscovado sugar, and cinnamon.

  • Dump dough out onto a lightly floured surface flattening it into a large rectangle.

  • Spread softened unsalted butter across the whole rectangle then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly across the whole dough.

  • Tightly roll from the bottom all the way to the top. Slice into 2” thick segments.

  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish, line the bottom of the pan the rolls and cover with plastic wrap once filled. Let rise at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.

  • Bake in a 375F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Let cool in the container for 15 minutes.

  • For the filling, beat together cream cheese then blend in powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in whole milk until smooth then add in half scraped vanilla bean and whisk together.

  • Drizzle the glaze on top of the cinnamon rolls and serve.