How to make Cinnabon from scratch!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with lower cost

Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt; make a well in the center.

Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the well; mix until a dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread softened butter over the dough; sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar evenly.

Roll the dough tightly into a log; cut into equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick.

Place rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until smooth for frosting.

Remove rolls from the oven; drizzle with heavy cream if desired.

Spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls before serving.

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