The most delicious fluffy Cinnamon Rolls you’ve ever tried!
The topping on top is just so creamy, it melts in your mouth within seconds…
Ingredients
Dough:
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp yeast
- 600g + 100g flour (split in two)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 20g cocoa
- 2 tsp red food paste
Filling:
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- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Topping:
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- 80g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Gradually add 600g flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and red food paste. Mix until the dough comes together.
Add the remaining 100g flour as needed to form a soft dough.
Step 3: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 4: Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 5: Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 6: Bake at 170°C for 25-30 minutes.
For the topping, whisk together cream cheese, melted butter,vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Spread over the rolls once they’ve cooled slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can refrigerate the dough after the first rise and bake the next day.
2. How do I prevent the rolls from sticking?
Use parchment paper or grease the baking dish well with butter.
3. Can I freeze the rolls?
Yes, freeze the rolls after baking. Thaw and reheat before serving.
4. Can I use other fillings?
Feel free to experiment with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit in the filling.
5. How do I make the topping creamier?
Add an extra tablespoon of milk to the topping for a smoother, creamier texture.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp yeast
- 700 g flour split in two (600 g +100 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 20 g cocoa
- 2 tsp red food paste
Filling:
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Topping:
- 80 g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add 600g flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and red food paste. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Add the remaining 100g flour as needed to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 170°C for 25-30 minutes.
- For the topping, whisk together cream cheese, melted butter,vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar. Spread over the rolls once they’ve cooled slightly.