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The World's Best Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls (Zimtschnecken)
Indulge in these incredibly fluffy and delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, often hailed as the world's best! Featuring a tender, sweet yeast dough, a rich, buttery cinnamon-honey filling, and a decadent cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime. Prepare for a blissful baking experience and unbelievably soft results.
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#Sweet Pastry
#Breakfast
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#German Cuisine
#Yeast Dough
Risen Dough
Recipe Information
1h
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
3h 45m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
German
German
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
9g
Protein
55g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Sliced Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Golden Baked Rolls
Instructions
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- Warm the milk to lukewarm (about 40-45°C). In a small bowl, dissolve the granulated sugar and dry yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewWarm the milk to lukewarm (about 40-45°C). In a small bowl, dissolve the granulated sugar and dry yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 80g powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and the 110g melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 80g powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and the 110g melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. - Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.1h 30mPreview1h 30mPreviewKnead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon filling. In a medium bowl, combine 110g softened butter, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is smooth. If the mixture is too stiff, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.10m
Preview10mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the cinnamon filling. In a medium bowl, combine 110g softened butter, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is smooth. If the mixture is too stiff, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. - Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 40x50 cm (16x20 inches).5m
Preview5mPreviewOnce the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 40x50 cm (16x20 inches). - Evenly spread the prepared cinnamon filling over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border (about 1 cm) clear on one of the longer edges.5m
Preview5mPreviewEvenly spread the prepared cinnamon filling over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border (about 1 cm) clear on one of the longer edges. - Starting from the long edge covered in filling, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log. Once rolled, use a sharp knife or a piece of dental floss to slice the log into 12-16 equal-sized rolls, approximately 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) thick.10mPreview10mPreviewStarting from the long edge covered in filling, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log. Once rolled, use a sharp knife or a piece of dental floss to slice the log into 12-16 equal-sized rolls, approximately 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) thick.
- Arrange the sliced cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll as they will expand. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until they look puffy and nearly doubled.45m
Preview45mPreviewArrange the sliced cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll as they will expand. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until they look puffy and nearly doubled. - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If they start to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with aluminum foil.30mPreview30mPreviewPreheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If they start to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with aluminum foil.
- While the rolls are baking or cooling slightly, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat 175g cream cheese and 80g softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 80g powdered sugar and 40-50ml milk, beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.10m
Preview10mPreviewWhile the rolls are baking or cooling slightly, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat 175g cream cheese and 80g softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 80g powdered sugar and 40-50ml milk, beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable. - Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and have cooled for about 5-10 minutes (they should still be warm), spread a generous amount of the cream cheese frosting evenly over them. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, fluffy goodness!5m
Preview5mPreviewOnce the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and have cooled for about 5-10 minutes (they should still be warm), spread a generous amount of the cream cheese frosting evenly over them. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, fluffy goodness!
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