Description
Indulge in soft, gooey cinnamon rolls that are perfect for any occasion, bringing warmth and comfort to your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup bread flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 large whole egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Tangzhong (from above)
- 8 tablespoons salted European butter (cool room temperature)
- 1/2 cup salted European butter (cool room temperature)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla powder (optional)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 ounces cream cheese (cold)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Tangzhong by whisking together the water and 1/4 cup of bread flour in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In a stand mixer, combine the remaining bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add heavy cream, milk, egg, and vanilla bean paste along with the tangzhong. Knead on low speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the 8 tablespoons of butter one at a time, continuing to knead for another 10-12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a covered bowl for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing together softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional vanilla powder.
- Roll the dough into a 15×21-inch rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and cut into twelve 1 3/4-inch strips.
- Roll each strip and place them in a greased 9×13 baking pan. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size while preheating the oven to 325°F (162°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the frosting by mixing cream cheese and butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar and mixing in vanilla bean paste and heavy cream.
- Cool the rolls for 15 minutes, top with frosting and let sit for another 15 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps create a smoother dough. Rolls can be stored at room temperature for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, breakfast, brunch, sweet rolls, baking