Description
These Pillowy Soft Cinnamon Rolls offer irresistible flavor with simple prep, featuring ingredients like honey, Greek yogurt, and a delicious cinnamon filling—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup whole milk (warmed to 110-113°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream, room temperature)
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 4 ¼ cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (very soft but not melted)
- ½ cup heavy cream (warmed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (very soft but not melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 4 oz full-fat block cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt (to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk, as needed)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110-113°F and combine it with yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in honey, remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla using the paddle attachment.
- Incorporate bread flour and salt, mixing on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough on medium speed for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, pulling away from the bowl's sides.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add softened butter until fully incorporated, continuing to knead until the dough becomes smooth and slightly tacky.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy but not doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla into a paste.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 24×18-inch rectangle, spreading the filling evenly over the dough.
- Cut the dough into 12 even strips, then roll tightly into cinnamon rolls in a prepared baking pan.
- Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, then preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pour warmed heavy cream around the rolls and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 185-190°F. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until creamy, adjusting with cream or milk as needed. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
Ensure the milk is at the correct temperature to activate the yeast properly.
Let the rolls rise in a warm place for best results during both rising times.
Adjust the frosting consistency by adding more cream or milk as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 217mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 81mg