How to make THE BEST Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

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.

Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a bowl and let it sit until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt.

Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix well.

Gradually add the bread flour, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is very sticky, add the extra 2 tablespoons of flour as needed.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth, then place it in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for 30-35 minutes until doubled in size.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Spread the softened butter for the filling over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into rolls.

Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 15 minutes.

Pour the heavy cream over the rolls before baking.

Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping together the softened butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Add milk if needed for consistency.

Frost the cinnamon rolls once they are out of the oven and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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