Cinnamon Rolls

Dough

• plain flour500 g
• dried yeast7 g
• caster sugar50 g
• salt1 tsp
• whole milk240 ml
• eggs2
• butter75 g

Filling

• butter90 g
• dark brown sugar150 g
• ground cinnamon2 tbsp

Cream cheese icing

• cream cheese120 g
• butter40 g
• icing sugar150 g
• vanilla extract1 tsp

Dough

1. 01

   Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, add the lukewarm milk and the eggs, and knead for 5 minutes. Add the butter and knead for 8 minutes until soft and smooth.

2. 02

   Rise for 1 hour until doubled.

Filling and baking

3. 03

   Roll the dough into a 40 x 30 cm rectangle and spread with the soft butter, then scatter with the sugar and cinnamon.

4. 04

   Roll up tightly from a long side and cut into 12 slices with thread or a sharp knife.

5. 05

   Arrange close together in a 23 x 33 cm tin lined with baking paper and rise for 45 minutes until puffy and touching. Heat the oven to 180°C while they rise.

6. 06

   Bake at 180°C for 22 to 25 minutes until golden.

Icing

7. 07

   Beat the softened cream cheese, the softened butter, the icing sugar and the vanilla until smooth, and spread over the warm rolls.