Extra soft cinnamon rolls

Extra soft cinnamon rolls 

Ingredients

  • Dough
  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) warm milk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

Filling

  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (80g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (90g) finely chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (optional, for thinning)

Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix to form a dough.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth, or mix with a stand mixer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Punch down dough and roll into a 16×12 inch (40×30 cm) rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and walnuts.
  8. Roll dough tightly, slice into 12 even rolls, and arrange in a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
  9. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the frosting. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

Serve and enjoy!

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