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Close-up of four freshly baked, fluffy cinnamon rolls covered in thick white icing in a white baking dish.

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 190 min
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make ultra-soft, bakery-style cinnamon rolls at home using this recipe that focuses on technique for a tender, satisfying result.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons whole milk (optional, for icing)

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer with a dough hook, add heavy cream, milk, egg, sugar, cake flour, bread flour, active dry yeast, and salt in that order.
  2. Mix on the lowest setting for 15 minutes, stopping occasionally to push the dough together. Add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time if the dough is too sticky. The dough should stick to the bottom but not the sides. If kneading by hand, knead for 5-10 minutes longer.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Grease two baking dishes with butter. You can use two 9-inch cake pans or casserole dishes, keeping in mind the rolls expand.
  5. Mix the filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, softened butter, and salt until you have a brown paste. Microwave the butter for 15-20 seconds if needed to help mix.
  6. After the dough doubles, return it to the mixer and stir for 5 more minutes to remove air bubbles.
  7. Roll the dough into a 12×24 inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
  8. Spread the brown sugar filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the sides.
  9. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 16 equal pieces.
  10. Arrange the rolls in the buttered pans, leaving about 3/4-inch between them. Proof for another 30 to 40 minutes.
  11. 15 minutes into the final proof, preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C and place a rack in the middle.
  12. Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes.
  13. While the rolls bake, make the icing: Whip the cream cheese and butter until pale yellow and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Add milk slowly if you want a thinner consistency; omit milk for thick icing.
  14. Remove the baked rolls from the oven and drizzle the icing evenly over the warm buns. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For the first rise, you can proof the dough in a closed microwave with a mug of just boiled water beside it.
  • If your oven runs hot, reduce the baking time slightly. The center rolls may look paler than the edges; do not overbake them.
  • Prep Time: 45 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Soft Baked Goods, Comfort Baking, Bakery Style Rolls, Breakfast Pastry, Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

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