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Decadent Cinnamon Rolls


Our Christmas morning family tradition is to make a special breakfast like these light and delicious cinnamon rolls. We prep the them the night before so all we have to do is pop them in the oven Christmas morning. The house is so cozy & smells amazing while we open our gifts. 

I have noticed that high quality spices really make a difference in my cooking (and baking)! I get the best ground cinnamon from Hanna's Gourmet

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

1/4 cup Cow's Milk, Whole (warm) 

1 tsp Instant Yeast 

1 1/2 tbsps Honey 

6 1/3 ozs Unbleached All Purpose Flour

1 Egg 

1/4 cup Butter (divided, room temperature) 

1/2 tsp Sea Salt (divided) 

1/16 oz Avocado Oil Spray (divided) 

3 tbsps Brown Sugar 

1 tbsp Cinnamon 

1. In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the milk, yeast, and honey. Whisk until combined and let sit for about five minutes. 

2. Add the flour, egg, and half of the butter to the bowl. Use a hook attachment and knead for about seven to ten minutes on medium-low speed or until a dough forms. Add half of the salt and knead for another minute. 

3. Spray a bowl with half of the oil spray. Use your hand and shape the dough into a ball. Transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let sit in a slightly warm place for 60 minutes or until doubled in size. 

4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the remaining butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and the remaining salt. 

5. Gently roll the dough out into a rough rectangle, about 8 inches (20 cm) long and 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thick. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly on top of the dough. 

6. Starting on one long side, gently roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife and cut the log into six equal pieces. Spray a baking dish with the remaining oil spray. Add the cinnamon rolls to the dish. Cover with a towel and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. 

7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top. 8. Optional: top with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy.

Make ahead: You can make the cinnamon rolls the night before you want to serve them. After you arrange the cinnamon rolls into the baking dish, cover the dish & refrigerate. In the morning, let the dough come to room temperature for about an hour & then bake as instructed.

xoxo

Stephanie

ps- Get my free holiday desserts guide here.
 

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