Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Whenever we need to make a special breakfast, we always turn to this homemade cinnamon roll recipe. First Day of School breakfast, Christmas morning, birthdays, you name it!

This particular cinnamon roll recipe is a step above the rest. With a special touch of our Madagascar vanilla bean caviar in the cream cheese frosting and an easy-to-follow method, you can make the best cinnamon rolls EVER, in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients:

For the Rolls

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 cups milk scalded and cooled to lukewarm
  • ¼ cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar separated
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter melted, plus additional for brushing
  • 4-4 ½ cups flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Filling

  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons cinnamon

For the Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

For the Frosting

Instructions:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve yeast in the warm water with the half teaspoon of sugar.
  • With the paddle attachment, mix in the milk, remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, and enough flour to make a medium batter. The batter should be about the thickness of a pancake batter.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Allow to stand until light and foamy, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add melted butter, eggs and salt.
  • Beat well.
  • Add enough flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • While dough is resting, prepare a large bowl by spraying it with cooking spray.
  • Knead dough until it is smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
  • Place into prepared bowl and turn over, coating it with oil.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set to rise in a warm area until double in size, about 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down.
  • On a lightly floured surface and with a lightly floured rolling pin, flatten dough into a rectangle approximately 15 X 20-inches and about 1/4 – 1/2-inch thick.
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

For the filling:

  • Spread the melted butter evenly onto the dough, up to the edges.
  • Combine the cinnamon and sugar required for the filling in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Evenly sprinkle it all over the dough.
  • Starting from the long side, gently roll the dough up into one long roll.
  • Using a clean piece of dental floss, cut into slices about 1 1/2-inches thick.
  • Place into prepared baking dish, leaving an inch or so between each, if possible.

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping until completely mixed.
  • Spread some of the melted butter on top of each roll then sprinkle the sugar/cinnamon onto the top.
  • Freshly grate the nutmeg over each roll. (Can also be mixed with cinnamon sugar and sprinkled altogether.)
  • Tightly cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm area until double in size, about 1 hour.

For the frosting:

  • In a cleaned mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, VanillaPura vanilla extract, and Vanilla Pura Madagascar vanilla bean caviar. Beat till well combined.
  • Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and thoroughly mix.
  • Add the tablespoon of milk and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Bake rolls for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Upon removing rolls from oven, spread with frosting.

 

Thank you 365 Days of Baking and More for sharing!

— VanillaPura Pro
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