Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Glaze

Once in a while my family craves for cinnamon roll. We used to buy the ones from the grocery every so often which encouraged me on learning how to make it.

In my experience, any yeast bread recipe lies on the activation of the yeast. Yeast quality is one of the critical elements in bread making. When I started baking, I learned a lot from the makers of yeast such as Red Star.

*The following are tips from Red Star baking lessons:

• Yeast activity may decrease if it comes in direct contact with salt or sugar.

• Always use dry yeast at room temperature.

• Using a thermometer is the most accurate way to determine the correct liquid temperature. Any thermometer will work as long as it measures temperatures between 75°F and 130°F.

*Note: https://redstaryeast.com/yeast-baking-lessons/baking-steps-guide/prepare-your-yeast/

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Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Glaze

cinnamon roll

Cinnamon Roll

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast

• ¼ cup warm water

• 1 tsp granulated sugar

• 4 to 4½ cups all purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup warm milk

• 1 egg

Filling

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup white sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter

Cream Cheese Glaze

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened (112 grams)

• 1¼ cups icing sugar

• 2 tbsp milk

• 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla

1. Grease the pan with butter. Set aside.

2. Dissolve yeast with warm water and 1 tsp of sugar. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, add sugar and salt.

4. Mix in milk, egg, butter, and yeast mixture.

5. Add 4 cups of flour. Mix until the dough is smooth.

6. Cover with towel or plastic and let it rise until double in size. Prepare the filling.

Filling

1. In a small bowl, combine sugars and cinnamon.

2. Once the dough has doubled in size,roll it out onto a floured surface into a 15x9” rectangle by using a rolling pin.

3. Spread the butter over the dough.

4. Spread the filling over the dough.

5. Roll the dough.

6. Cut the the dough into 12 and place in a greased rectangle pan.

7. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. Brush the top with the remaining butter.

8. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze.

Cream Cheese Glaze

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, vanilla and milk.

2. Let the cinnamon rolls cool for five minutes.

3. Spread the cream cheese glaze on top of the rolls.