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Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated white sugar
- 4 3/4 cups (593 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (336 g) unsalted butter, very softened (divided)
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed (divided)
- 4 tsp cinnamon (divided)
- 1/3 cup (116 g) honey
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) heavy cream (plus 1/4 cup for rolls)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and warmed milk in a bowl and let it sit until foamy.
- In a stand mixer, whisk flour, salt, and sugar together.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter to the dry mix and blend.
- Incorporate yeast mixture, knead dough until cohesive, then let rise until doubled.
- Mix ingredients for cinnamon caramel sauce and spread in a greased baking dish.
- Prepare cinnamon filling and spread over rolled-out dough.
- Roll, cut into rolls, and proof them in the baking dish.
- Preheat oven, then bake until golden brown.
- Make cream cheese frosting and spread over warm rolls.
Notes
Ensure milk is at 110°F for proper yeast activation.
Avoid over-kneading the dough to keep rolls soft.
Consider adding nuts or chocolate for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50