The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

Recipe

Preparation30 minutes
Cook time25 minutes
ServingsMakes 12
Episode1842

Ingredients

    For the Dough:
  • 5 cups (loosely measured NOT packed)
  • 2-1/4 tsp of Instant Yeast
  • 1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1-1/4 cups of Whole Milk
  • 1/3 cup of Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp of Salt
  • For the Filling:
  • 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup of Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp of Cinnamon
  • Tiny Pinch of Salt
  • 1/4 cup of Butter, melted (not for the filling but needed)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature
  • 8 oz of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1-1/2 cups of Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp of Lemon Juice
  • Tiny Pinch of Salt

Preparation

    1) Start with the dough. Warm the milk and melt the butter (let cool until warm, not hot). In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix milk, butter, sugar, yeast, egg, and salt, then gradually add the flour and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

    2) Prepare the filling. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of salt until smooth.

    3) Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle, brush with the melted butter, spread the filling evenly over the dough, then cut 12 strips, roll each one into a roll and place them in a greased pan, cover, and let rise again until puffy and doubled in size.

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