Indulge in these soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls made from scratch. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or a special treat, these rolls are filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy frosting.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
- 750 g all-purpose flour
- 220 g brown sugar
- 115 g butter
- 75 g butter
- 85 g cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml warm milk
- 100 g white sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Step 2
Add melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 40x50 cm rectangle.
Step 6
Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the butter.
Step 7
Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 even pieces.
Step 8
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and cover. Let them rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 10
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 11
While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Step 12
Spread the frosting over the warm rolls before serving.