Make these delicious Cinnabon Style Cinnamon Rolls at home and impress your loved ones. These are fluffy, soft and super yumm and freeze well. Here is the quick recipe with lot's of variations.
Mix warm water, warm milk, active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Mix egg, melted butter and remaining sugar in another bowl.
Mix all purpose flour and salt in a large bowl.
Add the yeast mixture and egg mixture in the bowl with the flour and mix to make a sticky dough.
Take out the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes.
If using a stand mixer, knead for 5-6 minutes on medium speed.
Oil a large bowl and transfer the dough in the bowl.
Keep the bowl in a warm place for 2 hours.
For the filling
Mix cinnamon powder, brown sugar and cornflour in a bowl and keep aside.
For the frosting
Whisk confectioner's sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Whisk for 5 minutes till light and fluffy.
Add milk and mix till combined.
For Assembly
Take out the dough on a counter and slightly punch it.
Dust the counter and roll the dough in to a 12x18 inch rectangle with the 12 inch side facing you.
Spread the unsalted butter ( Filling ) on the dough leaving 1 inch on sides.
Sprinkle the filling on top evenly.
Roll the dough into a tight cylinder. ( roll towards yourself )
Slice the cylinders into 1 inch rolls.
Arrange the rolls in a 9x13 inch rectangular baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Cover and keep aside for 2 hours.
Brush the rolls with warm fresh cream.
Pre heat the oven to 180 degree C.
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, till slightly browned from top.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
Spread the frosting over the rolls.
Serve warm.
Notes
You can make the the rolls and arrange them in the tray and refrigerate them covered till ready to bake ( for up to 12 hours )These rolls are best served immediately out of the oven although you can make these beforehand and microwave before serving.