Dawn's Cinnamon Rolls

Discover the magic of homemade cinnamon rolls – soft, fluffy dough swirled with a rich cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy glaze. Join us as we explore the joy of baking these classic treats, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime indulgence. From the comforting aroma that fills your kitchen to the heavenly taste that melts in your mouth, cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food. Get ready to treat yourself to a slice of sweet nostalgia with every bite!

Dawn’s Cinnamon rolls

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (100 grams)

3.5 tsp Kosher Salt

5.5 TBSP Unsalted Butter - 75 degrees

1 large Egg

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1 and 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (226.8 grams)

1 and 3/4 cups Bread Flour (226.8 grams)

2 tsp Instant Yeast

1 cup Whole Milk (warmed to 75 degrees)

 

Directions

Cream Sugar, Salt, and Butter on High with Paddle attachment Add Eggs and Extract until smooth

Add Four, Yeast, and Milk Mix until dough forms a ball Switch to dough hook and increase to medium speed (6-10 minutes)

Dough should be silky, supple and tacky but not real sticky You can add some all-purpose flour if the dough is too loose

Dough should pass the window panne test and register between 77-81 degrees F

Place dough ball in oiled bow- cover and place in a draft-free area until doubled in size (can take up to 2 hours)

Roll them out into a rectangle Spread cinnamon schmear or your favorite filling

Cut your strips and roll up Place on baking pan (lined with parchment paper) and let them proof (Use finger-tip test to see if the dimple stays in the dough.

This lets you know they are ready to bake) Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the cinnamon roll reads 200 degrees F

Top with your favorite icing Yields 6 Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls or 12 regular

 Dawn’s Cinnamon Filling

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 sticks Unsalted Butter (melted) (170 grams)

1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar (113.4 grams)

4 TBSPS All-Purpose Flour

3 TBSP Cinnamon (14 grams)

1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions

Heat Butter until almost partially melted Add all other remaining ingredients and mix until well blended Use as the filling for Dawn’s Cinnamon Roll Recipe

 

  Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients:

6 oz Cream Cheese (Room Temperature)

1/3 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened

2 cups Powdered Sugar

1/2 TBSP Vanilla Extract

Beat together until smooth and fluffy.

 

 

 

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