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Cinnamon rolls

Cinnamon rolls

schedule Prep 20min
local_fire_department Cook 25min
people Servings 12
local_dining Calories 516
signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Beginner

🍥 Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect dessert for a kids’ gathering, such as writing their letters to Santa! 🎅 Made with a fluffy, buttery dough, filled with sweet cinnamon, and topped with creamy frosting, they’re a delightful treat for the whole family. 🧁 🌟 Nutritional Benefits: These rolls, while…

Ingredients

  • 530 g plain flour
  • 250 ml milk
  • 80 ml water
  • 90 g unsalted butter — softened, plus extra to grease
  • 2 eggs
  • 10 g dried instant yeast
  • 30 g milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 220 g brown sugar
  • 150 g butter — softened and cut into pieces
  • 2 spoons ground cinnamon
  • 115 g powder sugar
  • 80 g butter — softened
  • 300 g cream cheese
  • 30 ml milk
  • 2 ml vanilla extract

Instructions

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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine water, milk, and flour. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens and reaches a temperature of about 80°C (176°F). The mixture should resemble a thick paste. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to release steam.

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Lightly grease a large bowl and set aside.

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Once the first mixture (water, milk, and flour paste) has cooled, pour the milk, eggs, yeast, and butter mixture over it. Stir thoroughly using a whisk or a spatula until both mixtures are fully combined and smooth.

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Gradually add flour, milk powder, and salt to the combined mixture. Using your hands, a dough hook on a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon, knead the dough for about 3 minutes and 50 seconds, or until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface or a silicone bread mat and form it into a ball. Place the dough ball in a prepared bowl (greased or lightly floured to prevent sticking), cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place and allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size, approximately 45 minutes. While the dough is rising, continue with the next steps of your recipe.

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Combine all topping ingredients in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to mix the ingredients for about 30 seconds, or until fully combined. Transfer the topping mixture to a separate bowl and set it aside. Grease a 25 x 35 cm baking tray with butter or oil, ensuring the entire surface is coated evenly. Set the tray aside for later use.

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Place dough onto a well floured silicone bread mat or work surface, then gently knock down and roll into a flat rectangle (50 x 40 x 1 cm), dusting with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Dot the dough with the reserved filling and evenly spread over the surface, then roll into a log shape starting from the shortest edge.

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With the seam side down, mark 12 x 3-4 cm slices, then carefully cut into buns. Place on the prepared baking tray, leaving approx. 1 cm gap between each bun. Cover and leave to prove for 60-90 minutes or until buns are very puffy and touching each other.

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Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake buns for 25-30 minutes (180°C) until golden on the surface. Place on a wire rack to cool slightly, then, if serving immediately, spread topping over each bun and serve warm.

Filling

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Combine all the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients thoroughly for about 40 seconds, or until well combined. Transfer the filling mixture to a separate bowl and set it aside. Clean and dry the mixing bowl to prepare for the next steps of the recipe.