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A baking dish filled with freshly baked, golden-brown cinnamon rolls heavily drizzled with white cream cheese frosting.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Soft, warm homemade cinnamon rolls filled with sweet cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy vanilla icing. The addition of heavy cream creates a wonderfully rich and tender texture.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings:12 rolls
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Calories:520kcal
Cost:$5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110 degrees Activates the yeast
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 eggs Room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • ½ cup cornstarch Creates a tender crumb
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For the dough
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt Balances sweetness
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened For the dough
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened For the filling
  • 1 cup light brown sugar For the filling
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For the filling
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the filling
  • ¾ cup heavy cream Poured over before baking
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled For the icing
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar For the icing
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk For the icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the icing

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer For kneading dough
  • 1 9x13 Baking dish For baking rolls
  • 1 Rolling Pin To shape dough
  • 1 Sharp knife To cut rolls

Method
 

  1. Stir the warm milk and yeast until foamy, then blend in the eggs and dry ingredients.
    Hands knead a soft, elastic dough inside a bowl to prepare the pastry base.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rise in a greased bowl for two hours.
  3. Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon evenly across the surface.
    Hands spread a thick, dark layer of brown sugar and cinnamon over a flattened rectangle of dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  5. Pour the heavy cream over the rested rolls and bake until golden brown, then spread the vanilla icing on top while still hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 145g (1 roll)Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to two days; microwave briefly before serving to restore softness.