Cinnamon Rolls

by Gather
Prep: 2h
Cook: 25m
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Ingredients
Servings:12
1cupwhole milk, warm
2 1/4tspactive dry yeast
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/4cupunsalted butter, melted
1large egg
3cupall-purpose flour
1/2tspsalt
1/3cupunsalted butter, softened
2/3cuppacked brown sugar
2tbspground cinnamon
1cuppowdered sugar
4ozcream cheese, softened
2tbspmilk
1/2tspvanilla extract
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Make dough

    Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead 5 minutes.

  1. 2

    First rise

    Place in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour until doubled.

  2. 3

    Roll and fill

    Roll dough into 15x9 rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

  3. 4

    Shape rolls

    Roll up tightly from long side. Cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9x13 pan.

  4. 5

    Second rise

    Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

  5. 6

    Bake

    Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.

  6. 7

    Make frosting

    Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread on warm rolls.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Created by: Gather

Prep Time: 2h
Cook Time: 25m
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make doughMix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead 5 minutes.
  2. First risePlace in greased bowl, cover, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Roll and fillRoll dough into 15x9 rectangle. Spread with softened butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Shape rollsRoll up tightly from long side. Cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
  5. Second riseCover and let rise 30 minutes.
  6. BakeBake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  7. Make frostingBeat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread on warm rolls.

Notes & Tips

Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before baking.