Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Let them rest for 20 minutes to puff up, then bake at 375°F for 22-26 minutes. Pull them out when they are just golden—over-baking is the only enemy of a soft roll!
- Whisk in your [melted butter], the rest of the [granulated sugar], the [room temperature eggs], and the [salt]. I like to make sure the eggs are room temp so they don't chill our happy yeast!
- Add your [bread flour] one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon. Stop when a shaggy, tacky dough forms and starts pulling away from the sides. It should be soft, not stiff!
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes. It’s a little workout, but it’s so therapeutic! You're looking for a smooth, pillowy texture that springs back when you poke it.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a cozy towel. Let it rest in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until it has doubled in size. This is a great time to grab a coffee!
- While the dough grows, mix the [softened butter], [brown sugar], and [ground cinnamon] in a small bowl until it's a thick, beautiful paste. This is the secret to that gooey center we all love.
- Punch down the dough (so satisfying!) and roll it into an 18x12 inch rectangle. Spread that [brown sugar] and [ground cinnamon] paste all the way to the edges, leaving just a tiny border at the top to seal it.
- Roll the dough into a tight log. Using your bench scraper, cut it into 12 even rounds. Place them in your greased 9x13 pan. They’ll look so cute with those spirals facing up!
- Let them rest for 20 minutes to puff up, then bake at 375°F for 22-26 minutes. Pull them out when they are just golden—over-baking is the only enemy of a soft roll!
- Whisk the [full-fat cream cheese], [powdered sugar], [whole milk], and [vanilla extract] until glossy. Pour it over the rolls while they are still warm so it melts into every single layer. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the fridge for 4 days.
- Reheating: A 20-second zap in the microwave makes them taste like they just came out of the oven!
- Flour Tip: I highly recommend using a kitchen scale for the bread flour. Too much flour is the #1 reason for dry rolls!
- Freezing: You can freeze the unbaked rolls after cutting (Step 8). Just thaw in the fridge overnight and let them rise before baking.
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