Cinnamon Rolls
Quick answer
- Total time
- 115 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Ingredients
- 7
About this dish
Swedish kanelbulle go lighter on sugar and add cardamom; American rolls are coiled thicker and covered in glaze.
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This one sits on the American side, with a cream cheese glaze spread on while the rolls are still warm. In the oven the sugar melts between the coils and turns sticky, and the soft bread unwinds by hand along the spiral.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve 7g yeast in 180ml water at about 40°C and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.
When the surface looks foamy, combine 400g bread flour and 60g sugar, then pour in the yeast liquid.
- 2
Add 40g butter and knead for at least 10 minutes.
Continue until the dough feels smoother, sticks less to your hands, and stretches without tearing quickly, adding only minimal extra flour if it is too wet.
- 3
Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
When it is nearly doubled, press it gently to release excess gas before rolling.
- 4
Roll the dough into a 30 x 45cm rectangle, keeping the thickness even so the rolls bake at the same pace.
Spread 40g butter over the surface, then sprinkle 2 tbsp cinnamon and sugar evenly to the edges.
- 5
Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a firm cylinder without squeezing out the filling.
Cut it into 12-15 pieces about 2cm thick, then place them in a buttered baking pan with space between each roll.
- 6
Cover and proof for 30 minutes, until the rolls look puffed and closer together.
Bake at 180°C for 22-25 minutes until lightly browned, then spread the glaze made with 100g cream cheese while the rolls are still warm.
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Variations
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fluffy cinnamon rolls are finished with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. The soft dough and sweet-spiced filling pair beautifully.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls
Brown sugar and cinnamon melt into a deep caramel-like filling inside fluffy rolls. The result is soft, fragrant, and richly sweet.