Perfect Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Start your weekend on a sweet note with these irresistibly soft and warm cinnamon rolls, drizzled with a luscious cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth. Made with a rich dough and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar, these rolls are the ultimate treat for a lazy Saturday morning. Get ready to indulge in a delightful homemade breakfast that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Prep
30
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- •8 oz cream cheese
- •2 eggs
- •1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- •1/2 cup heavy cream
- •3/4 cup milk of choice
- •1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •4 1/2 cups bread flour
- •Cinnamon
- •1/2 cup granulated sugar
- •1 cup light brown sugar
- •1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- •Salt
- •1/2 cup salted butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Combine the yeast mixture with remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, butter, eggs, vanilla, and flour mixture in a stand mixer.
- 4
Mix on low speed for 1 minute, then rest for 5 minutes. Mix on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until elastic.
- 5
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until doubled.
- 6
Prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined.
- 7
Grease a 9x13” baking pan. Roll out dough to a rectangle (16x15” for 8 rolls, 24x15” for 12 rolls).
- 8
Spread cinnamon filling over dough, leaving a small border. Roll tightly into a log and cut into rolls.
- 9
Place rolls in the baking pan, cover, and proof for 25-30 minutes until puffy.
- 10
Preheat oven to 350F. Pour warmed heavy cream over rolls.
- 11
Bake for 22-24 minutes for 8 rolls, or 20-22 minutes for 12 rolls, then increase temperature to 375F and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
- 12
Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- 13
Remove rolls from oven, let rest for 10-15 minutes, then spread frosting over the rolls.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for accuracy, ensuring consistent results.
- ✓Let the butter for the filling soften at room temperature while the dough rises to save time.
- ✓For a sweeter roll, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the filling mixture.
- ✓If you don't have bread flour, all-purpose flour works; just add an extra tablespoon of vital wheat gluten.