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Cinnamon Rolls – 55-Minute Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Rolls – 55-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 660 g bread flour; 100 g granulated sugar; 13 g salt; 10 g instant yeast; 336 g milk; 2 large eggs; 113 g unsalted butter (for dough); 280 g dark brown sugar; 3 tbsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt (for filling); 8 oz cream cheese; 6 tbsp salted butter (for frosting); 1 pod vanilla bean seeds; 150 g powdered sugar; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 6 tbsp salted butter

Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls made from an enriched dough, filled with a dark brown sugar‑cinnamon mixture, and topped with a silky vanilla‑bean cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

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Ingredients

6 tbsp salted butter (for frosting)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Dough and Filling

1 1/2 lb bread flour
3 1/2 oz granulated sugar
0.46 oz salt
0.35 oz instant yeast
12 oz milk
2 large eggs
4 oz unsalted butter (for dough)
9 9/10 oz dark brown sugar
3 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (for filling)

Frosting

8 oz cream cheese
6 tbsp salted butter
1 pod vanilla bean seeds
5 3/10 oz powdered sugar

Instructions

1
Dough and Filling – Make the dough: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, salt, instant yeast, milk, and eggs. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, then increase to medium speed and knead for a few minutes until the dough becomes smoother.
2
Dough and Filling – Add the butter: With the mixer on medium, add the softened unsalted butter in small pieces, allowing each addition to incorporate fully before adding the next. Continue kneading until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the window‑pane test.
3
Dough and Filling – First rise: Shape the dough into a tight ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 60–90 minutes.
4
Dough and Filling – Prepare the filling: While the dough rises, mix the softened butter, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ½ tsp salt in a bowl until you obtain a smooth, spreadable paste. Set aside.
5
Dough and Filling – Roll out the dough: After the first rise, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 28 × 16 inch rectangle, keeping the thickness even.
6
Dough and Filling – Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon‑sugar butter mixture over the entire surface of the dough, reaching all the way to the edges.
7
Dough and Filling – Roll and cut: Starting from the short side, roll the dough tightly into a log, maintaining even tension. Trim the ends, then cut the log into 10–12 rolls, each about 1–1.5 inches thick.
8
Dough and Filling – Final proof: Arrange the rolls, cut side up, in a 9 × 13‑inch baking pan (about 8 rolls fit with a little space between). Cover and let them proof until noticeably puffy and the sides just touch, roughly 60 minutes.
9
Dough and Filling – Optional steam: If desired, drizzle ½ cup heavy cream over the rolls before baking to create steam for an extra‑soft crumb.
10
Dough and Filling – Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes, until deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
11
Frosting – Make the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and softened salted butter together until completely smooth and fluffy.
12
Frosting – Add vanilla and sugar: Incorporate the vanilla bean seeds and powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is creamy and well combined. Adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
13
Frosting – Frost the rolls: Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls and serve immediately.

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First rise

Let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 60–90 minutes.

Final proof

Proof the shaped rolls until they are noticeably puffy and the sides just touch, roughly 60 minutes.

Optional steam

Drizzle the optional ½ cup heavy cream over the rolls before baking.

Frost while warm

Spread the cream‑cheese frosting over the rolls while they are still warm for easy coverage.

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55 min estimated total time for 12 servings.

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