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Quick Yeast Cinnamon Rolls Recipe


  • Author: Alessia

Ingredients

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To begin your culinary journey, gather the following ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup warm almond milk (or whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 large room temperature egg

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
  • 1/4 cup softened butter

For the Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Creating these delightful cinnamon rolls is a straightforward process with the following steps:

  1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°F (95°C). This will create a warm environment for the dough to rise.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Stir until well-mixed.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the warm almond milk, sugar, and softened butter. Microwave the mixture for about 1 minute until it is warm (not hot).
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the warm mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the egg and mix until you have a sticky dough. If necessary, gradually add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is tacky but not sticky.
  5. Rest Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes. This allows the yeast to begin its magic.
  6. Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix well.
  7. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle (approximately 1/2 cm thick).
  8. Add Filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  9. Roll and Cut Dough: Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Using dental floss, cut the log into nine equal pieces and place them in a greased 8×8 inch pan.
  10. Rise: Turn off the oven. Cover the rolls with foil and let them rise in the warmed oven for 30 minutes.
  11. Bake: Once risen, remove the foil and bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Prepare Frosting: While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, salt, heavy cream, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  13. Frost Rolls: Once the rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread the prepared frosting generously over the warm rolls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg