Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Fountain RoomCast Iron Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Cast Iron Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Inspired by The Fountain Room
Time2h 30m
Serves12

Fresh baked sweet dough, brown sugar and cinnamon filling, lavender cream cheese icing.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Lavender Cream Cheese Icing

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 2

    Heat Milk and Butter

    In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F). Do not boil.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Add the warm milk and butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Add the large eggs and stir until a soft dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

  2. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16x12 inches).

  3. 8

    Spread Butter

    Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.

  4. 9

    Add Filling

    Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the buttered surface.

  5. 10

    Roll and Cut

    Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.

  6. 11

    Second Rise

    Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased cast iron skillet, cover, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

Baking

  1. 12

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 13

    Bake Rolls

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

Icing Preparation

  1. 14

    Make Icing

    In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, dried culinary lavender, and milk until smooth and creamy.

Serving

  1. 15

    Ice and Serve

    Once the cinnamon rolls are baked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Spread the lavender cream cheese icing over the warm rolls before serving.

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