Cinnamon Roll Perfection – The Ultimate Indulgent Breakfast Treat
Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most heavenly cinnamon rolls you’ve ever tasted? Imagine soft, pillowy dough swirled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. These cinnamon rolls are the epitome of a indulgent breakfast delight that will have you hooked from the first bite.
Homemade cinnamon rolls may seem like a daunting task, but fear not! This recipe breaks it down into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring that even the most novice bakers can create these irresistible treats. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your baking prowess and fill your home with the intoxicating aroma of warm cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the egg, melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining 2 cups of flour until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the short side, and pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, make the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, spread the frosting evenly over the top while they’re still warm.
- Serve warm and enjoy the ultimate cinnamon roll experience!
