Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water ((110-115°F))
• ¾ cup buttermilk, (room temperature)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons rapid rise yeast
• 2 large eggs
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 5½ cups bread flour
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
• 3-4 tablespoons milk ((or half-and-half), as needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl, mix water, buttermilk, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Add eggs and salt, then mix in flour one cup at a time. Once all flour has been added, mix for an additional 5 minutes, then allow to rest for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare your filling. Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a large baking dish or jelly roll pan (we prefer an 11x15 pan).

5. 5

   Lightly grease hands, and grab dough out of mixing bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough ball in the flour and roll out into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread filling over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border all around. Roll the dough into a log starting at the long edge, making sure the seam is on the bottom. NOTE: Lift and tuck tightly as you roll.

6. 6

   Use a long piece of unflavored dental floss or sewing thread to cut the roll into 12 large rolls or 18 smaller rolls. Gently place the floss under the spot you wish to cut, then bring the floss up, cross it over the top, and pull the ends so it slices right through the dough.

7. 7

   Place rolls cut side up in the prepared pan. Bake for 17–20 minutes.

8. 8

   While the rolls are baking, mix all frosting ingredients in a large bowl, starting with 3 tablespoons of milk and adding more as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.

9. 9

   When rolls come out of the oven, immediately spread a layer of frosting on warm rolls. Add another layer of frosting once cooled.