Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Date-honey butter, cardamom spiced cream cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Date-Honey Butter
Cardamom Spiced Cream Cheese
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F), granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Set aside.
- 6
Butter Spread
Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble Cinnamon Rolls
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, approximately 16x24 inches.
- 8
- 9
Form Rolls
Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- 10
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake Cinnamon Rolls
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before frosting.
Prepare Date-Honey Butter
- 13
- 14
Prepare Cardamom Spiced Cream Cheese
- 15
Mix Cream Cheese
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 16
Serve
Spread the cardamom spiced cream cheese over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
