perfect cinnamon rolls

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Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

PREP TIME

45 Mins
COOK TIME

45 Mins
SERVING

10 People
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The method for making this cinnamon roll recipe is inspired by a popular trick for making brioche dough in a food processor, shared by talented chefs including James Beard, Julia Child, and Jack Pepin. The food processor takes the prep time down considerably.

You can make as many rolls as you like, depending on the size of your baking dish. As written, this recipe makes 6 large rolls. See our tips below the recipe for a guide on making 9 medium or 12 smaller cinnamon rol

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough

1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (38g) granulated sugar, divided

2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast, one 1/4-ounce packet

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (268g) all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons (85g) cold unsalted butter, plus more for the dish

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream for pouring over rolls before baking, optional

Cinnamon Filling

6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter

1/4 cup packed (50g) dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

Pinch freshly grated nutmeg, optional

Cream Cheese Glaze

2 tablespoons (30g) cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons (30g) powdered sugar

Pinch fine sea salt

Directions

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