Description
Prepare the Dough
Start by combining 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Next, add the warm milk, water, melted butter, and egg, beating the mixture until well mixed. Gradually incorporate the remaining flour until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, which should take about 1 hour.
Make the Filling
Mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut it into 12 equal slices. Place the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, cover them, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Prepare the Icing
Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, mixing until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding milk as needed.
Serve
Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Ingredients
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, water, melted butter, and egg. Beat until well mixed.
- Gradually add remaining flour until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Make the Filling:
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, mixing until smooth.
- Add milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, water, melted butter, and egg. Beat until well mixed.
- Gradually add remaining flour until the dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Make the Filling:
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls:
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
Roll up the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.
Place the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing:
Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, mixing until smooth.
Add milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- These cinnamon rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- To freeze, bake the rolls without icing, cool completely, and store in an airtight container. Reheat and ice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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