For the dough:
– 1 cup warm milk
Printable Cinnamon Roll Recipe
– 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 large eggs
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
– 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the cream cheese frosting:
– 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
5. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
7. While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting by mixing butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Once the rolls are done, let them cool slightly before spreading the frosting on top. Enjoy your delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!