Easy Fail-Proof Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 2.25 tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for the dough)
• 2 eggs (large)
• 1 cup milk (warm)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted, for the dough)
• 1 tsp salt (for the dough)
• 4 cup all-purpose flour (approximate amount for no-knead dough)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for frosting)
• 1 pinch salt (for frosting)
• 2 tbsp milk (for frosting consistency)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix together the yeast, sugar, eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and salt.

2. 2

   Add the wet mixture to the flour in a large bowl and stir until combined. Note that this is a no-knead recipe, so you do not need a mixer.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually about 1 hour.

4. 4

   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a large rectangle.

5. 5

   Spread softened butter over the entire surface of the dough.

6. 6

   Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough.

7. 7

   Roll the dough up tightly into a log.

8. 8

   Slice the log into individual rolls and place them in a greased baking pan.

9. 9

   Let the rolls rise one more time in the pan until puffy, about 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Bake in a preheated oven (typically 350°F/175°C) until golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.

11. 11

    While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by whisking together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, melted butter, a pinch of salt, and milk until smooth.

12. 12

    Top the warm rolls with the cream cheese frosting and serve.

Notes

This recipe is specifically designed to be 'fail-proof' because it requires no kneading and no heavy machinery like a stand mixer. Ensure your milk is warm (not hot) to avoid killing the yeast.

Nutrition per serving

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