Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch - How to and Recipe | Byron Talbott

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of yeast, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.

Add 2 eggs and 2 ounces of whole milk to the dry ingredients.

Add 4 ounces of butter piece by piece while mixing.

Lightly mix the ingredients with a paddle attachment or fork until combined.

Switch to a dough hook and mix for 4-5 minutes until elastic.

Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about 10 minutes, occasionally wiping down the bowl.

Lightly dust a clean working surface with all-purpose flour and turn the dough out onto it.

Form the dough into a smooth ball and place it in a well-greased bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly dusted surface.

Roll out the dough into a flat rectangle.

In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Spread the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and freeze for about 30 minutes.

Slice the log into about 12 pieces and lay them in a well-greased baking dish.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the icing by mixing 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1.5 tablespoons of whole milk.

After the cinnamon rolls have cooled for about 20 minutes, smother them with the icing.

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