Making Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls At Home | But Better

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt; mix until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer bowl and add 1/3 cup of unsalted softened butter; blend with two forks until incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of lukewarm whole milk and 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast; stir to dissolve.

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture in the stand mixer, then add 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk; mix on medium-low speed for 2-3 minutes until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface for 30 seconds to 1 minute to smooth it out.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture by combining 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of Muscovado sugar (optional), and 2 and 1/2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon; mix well.

Punch down the risen dough, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle about 27 inches long and a little over a quarter of an inch thick.

Spread 1/3 cup of unsalted softened butter over the dough, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.

Roll the dough tightly from the bottom to the top to form a log, then slice it into 12 segments about 2 inches thick.

Grease a 9x13 baking dish and arrange the rolls in the dish; cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let the rolls cool for about 15 minutes before preparing the glaze.

To make the glaze, whip 4 ounces of cream cheese until smooth, then blend in 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of whole milk until smooth; add the seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean and mix well.

Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

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