Cinnamon Rolls (Classic Version) Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

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.

In a bowl, add 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, mixing on low speed.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 cup of butter, heating until lukewarm (about 120°F or 50°C).

Gradually add the lukewarm milk mixture to the flour and yeast mixture on low speed, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add 3 large eggs one at a time, ensuring they are at room temperature, then beat the mixture on high speed for 3 minutes until it has a slapping sound.

Switch to a dough hook and add between 2 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour (295 to 360 grams) in 1/2 cup increments until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then place it in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise until almost doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on room temperature.

Once risen, gently press down to release air and let it rest for a few minutes while preparing the filling.

In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup of light brown sugar, 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter into the brown sugar mixture until crumbly.

Roll out the dough into a 12-inch square on a floured surface, then sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough, leaving an edge.

Brush the edge with light cream to help seal it, then roll the dough tightly from the opposite end.

Cut the rolled dough into individual rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.

Cover the rolls and let them rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the rolls until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

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