Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Introduction

Few things compare to the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. These soft, pillowy rolls are loaded with a warm cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a tangy cream cheese frosting that takes them over the top.

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 7g instant yeast
• 60g sugar
• 5g salt
• 240ml warm milk
• 60g unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 150g brown sugar (filling)
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (filling)
• 60g butter, softened (filling)
• 120g cream cheese (frosting)
• 60g butter, softened (frosting)
• 150g powdered sugar (frosting)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (frosting)

How to Make

1. Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
3. Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the surface.
4. Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long side. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
5. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 22-25 minutes until golden on top.
7. While the rolls bake, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.

Conclusion

These cinnamon rolls are everything you want in a weekend morning treat — soft, gooey, and utterly indulgent. Make a double batch because they disappear fast.