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Irresistible Breakfast in Bed Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon filling and creamy cream cheese icing, perfect for a cozy breakfast in bed.

Ingredients

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  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour (440g), plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (75g), melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (150g), packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (56g), softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (115g), softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g), softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar (180g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (15-30ml), to thin icing as needed

Instructions

  1. Warm milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in sugar and yeast, let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter and eggs to yeast mixture, then pour into flour. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding light flour dusting if needed.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
  5. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form spreadable filling.
  6. Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface into 16×12 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Spread cinnamon filling evenly over dough, leaving a small border.
  8. Roll dough tightly from longer side into a log and pinch seam to seal.
  9. Cut log into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls cut side up in greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  10. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy but not doubled.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, tent with foil if browning too fast.
  12. While baking, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  13. Cool rolls 5-10 minutes, then generously ice with cream cheese frosting. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not skip the second rise for soft, fluffy rolls. Use warm milk to activate yeast properly. Watch oven closely to prevent over-browning. Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for slow rise. Dental floss works well for cutting rolls evenly.

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