Anna’s Cinnamon Roll Recipe
MASSIVE CINNAMON ROLL, TOPPED WITH A CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Frosting
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the melted butter, activated yeast mixture, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Filling
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside.
Assembly
- 5
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle, approximately 16x24 inches.
- 6
- 7
Shape Rolls
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Frosting Preparation
- 11
Make Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Serving
- 12
Frost Rolls
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before generously spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- 13
Enjoy
Serve warm and enjoy your massive cinnamon roll!
