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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls made from scratch are the most delicious! For instance, the dough for homemade cinnamon rolls is prepared with warm milk and melted butter, adding a unique flavor and texture that you just can't get from store-bought rolls. It's time to make yummy cinnamon buns. With a sprinkle of cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins, these cinnamon rolls can be taken to the next level, creating a scrumptious treat that's sure to please the whole family.There's nothing better than homemade yeast rolls.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rise Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, cinnamon, homemade, rolls
Servings: 12
Calories: 618kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon tangzhong
  • 4 ½ cups bread flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instand dry yeast I use LeSaffre Saf-Instant Yeast, Gold.

Filling

  • ½ cup butter Softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ½ cup heavy cream add over the risen rolls before baking

Icing

  • 2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter Softened
  • 1/2 spoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Precisely measure the ingredients and add them into the Zojirushi BB-PAC20 baking pan by the order wet to dry.
  • Select regular dough course. After the course completes, leave the dough inside the pan for raising for at lease 30 mins or until 80% full.
  • Assemble the cinnamon filling and set aside. Mix together soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Prepare a lightly floured mat. Remove the dough gently and place it on the mat.
  • The dough should be rolled out into a rectangle about 24x15 inches.
  • Spread the filling on the rolled-out dough.
  • Starting with a long edge, roll the dough into a log.
  • Cut into 16 slices and place into 2 Pyrex 7x11 baking pan.
  • Plastic wrap the baking pan and allow the rolls to rise for 30 mins or until double.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pour over the room temprature heavy cream over the top of risen rolls.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown, 
  • Spread the frosting over the rolls while it is still hot.
  • Serve the rolls warm. Store completely cool rolls for several days at room temperature. While reheating the rolls, you can use a microwave for 30 seconds per roll.

Notes

  • What is tangzhong?
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2018/03/26/introduction-to-tangzhong
  • How to make tangzhong:
https://youtu.be/b4JSNFqkemA