Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 packageactive dry yeast
• 70.98 mlwarm water
• 118.29 mlmilk
• 70.98 mlgranulated sugar
• 70.98 mlmelted unsalted butter
• 1 unitegg
• 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 709.76 mlall-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoonsalt

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.

   10 min
2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Add the foamy yeast mixture to the wet ingredients.

4. 4

   Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a rustic dough forms.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.

6. 6

   Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

   10 min
7. 7

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

   120 min
8. 8

   After rising, gently press the dough to release the air.

9. 9

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.

10. 10

    Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 30x45 cm and about 0.6 cm thick.

11. 11

    Roll the dough tightly into a tube/log shape starting from the long edge.

12. 12

    Pinch the seam to seal.

13. 13

    Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.

14. 14

    Place the rolls, cut side up, in a greased 23x33 cm baking pan, leaving space between them.

15. 15

    Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the rolls rest for another 30 to 60 minutes.

    60 min

Ingredients

• 118.29 mlsoftened unsalted butter
• 236.59 mlbrown sugar
• 2 tablespoonsground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.

2. 2

   Spread the sugar and cinnamon filling evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border along one of the long edges.

Ingredients

• 226.8 gcream cheese
• 118.29 mlsoftened unsalted butter
• 473.18 mlpowdered sugar
• 70.98 mlmilk
• 1 teaspoonvanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 175°C.

2. 2

   Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

   25 min
3. 3

   While baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until creamy.

5. 5

   Mix in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, let them cool slightly and spread the frosting generously over them.