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The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever

Name: The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2¼ tsp Instant Yeast; ½ cup Granulated Sugar; 1 Egg; 1¼ cups Whole Milk; 1/3 cups Unsalted Butter; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1½ tbsp Ground Cinnamon; ~¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cups Unsalted Butter; ½ cup Unsalted Butter; 8 oz Cream Cheese; 1½ cups Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; ½ tsp Fresh Lemon Juice; ~¼ tsp Salt

⏱ 170 min🍽 Serves 12

This is a classic cinnamon roll recipe perfected over 13 years, featuring a fluffy and tender dough made with all whole milk. The rolls are filled with a delicious cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting that is far superior to store-bought versions.

Adapted from a video by Laura in the Kitchen

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Ingredients

All-Purpose Flourloosely measured, NOT packed5 cups
Instant Yeast2¼ tsp
Granulated Sugar½ cup
Egg1
Whole Milk1¼ cups
Unsalted Butterfor dough1/3 cups
Salt1 tsp
Unsalted Buttersoftened at room temperature, for filling½ cup
Brown Sugarpacked1 cup

Steps

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1
Warm the whole milk and butter in the microwave for about 1 minute until the butter is slightly melted but the milk is not too hot.
2
Add instant yeast and granulated sugar to the mixer bowl and combine briefly.
3
Add the warm milk-butter mixture, egg, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix on medium speed with the dough hook for 5 to 6 minutes until the dough comes together well.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled or more in volume, several hours.
5
Combine softened butter, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of salt in a bowl to make the filling.
6
Deflate the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to approximately a 15 by 10 inch rectangle, keeping the thickness even throughout.
7
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough, extending from corner to corner on the sides while leaving a small border.
8
Cut the dough into 12 equal strips, roll each one tightly into a spiral, and place them seam-side down in a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan, spacing them evenly.
9
Drizzle about 4 tablespoons of melted butter over the rolls, cover lightly with a kitchen towel, and let rest for 30 to 45 minutes until slightly risen.
10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 to 35 minutes (typically about 30 minutes) until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
11
Prepare the cream cheese frosting by combining softened butter and cream cheese, then add vanilla extract, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and a tiny pinch of salt.
12
Whip the frosting with a mixer for a few minutes until smooth and delightful. For an iconic whipped texture, whip for about 15 minutes, scraping down the sides periodically.
13
Spread the cream cheese frosting onto the warm cinnamon rolls while they are still hot. Let sit for a few minutes, then enjoy.
14
Store leftover cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds before eating for best taste.

The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever

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