Jul 13 2026
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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Inspired by Tavern 180
Time2h
Serves12

house made vanilla cream cheese frosting

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk until warm (about 110°F). Remove from heat and stir in the active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Melt the unsalted butter and set aside.

  2. 5

    Roll Out the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16x24 inches). Brush the melted butter over the dough.

  3. 6

    Add the Filling

    Sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log.

  4. 7

    Slice the Rolls

    Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

Baking

  1. 8

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 9

    Bake the Rolls

    Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 10

    Make the Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

  2. 11

    Frost the Rolls

    Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.

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