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Easy n Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • FOR DOUGH:
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 25 gm butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour + more as needed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 beaten medium egg room temperature
  • FOR FILLING:
  • 25 gm butter softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
  • FOR DRIZZLE:
  • 100 gm cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 10 gm butter
  • 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Warm the milk and butter in the microwave till butter is melted. Allow to cool till lukewarm. Stir in sugar and yeast and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour and salt. Whisk together. Add in the beaten egg and pour the milk mixture. Bring the dough together.
  • Add extra flour little by little till you have a slightly sticky pliable dough. I added extra 1/4 cup. Knead for 10-12 minutes. Shape the dough and keep in an oiled bowl for proofing till double for an hour.
  • After an hour, punch down the dough. Flatten it into a rectangle for around 10 inch to 7 inch.
  • Brush the softened butter all over. Whisk the brown sugar and cinnamon well, and sprinkle on top of the butter.
  • Slowly roll tightly and fold. Cut into 8 equal pieces. Arrange in a greased small round tray, or in a fluted pan. Cover and keep for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the topping till smooth. Drizzle over warm buns lavishly. Serve warm and enjoy.
  • If having next day, microwave the bun for 20-30 seconds and enjoy them.

Notes

To make the recipe eggless, you can simply skip the egg altogether or add 2 tbsp of yogurt or cream instead for extra softness.