Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Making the Cinnamon Rolls
- Grease a large bowl.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the eggs, milk, and honey.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, mix the flour, yeast, and salt on low to combine.
- Add the egg mixture and mix on low to combine.
- With the mixer on low, add the butter, one piece at a time, then increase speed to medium and beat for 1 minute until incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl. The dough will be very sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Using fingers or a spatula, pull the dough up and fold it back over itself. Repeat this folding process 6 to 8 more times.
- Re-cover the bowl with plastic and let rise for another 30 minutes. Repeat the folding 3 more times for a total rise time of 2 hours.
- Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 72 hours.
- On a floured work surface, knead the cold dough 10 to 12 times and shape it into a ball. Cover with a tea towel and let come to room temperature.
- Grease a 9 by 13 in pan; line with parchment if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll the dough into a 16 by 12 in rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Starting at a long side, roll the dough into a tight cylinder and pinch the seam to seal it.
- Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and transfer to the prepared pan cut side up.
- Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Remove the plastic and bake for 27 to 32 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then apply a thin layer of cream cheese icing using about one-third of the mixture.
- Let cool for another 15 to 20 minutes and top with the rest of the icing before serving.
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Notes
Sharing cinnamon rolls with friends always brings joyous feedback and a few giggles when everyone scrambles for the last roll. Their smiling faces make the effort worthwhile, reminding me that good food is best savored together.
