Cinnamon Rolls

Steps11

1. 1

   Step 1. Activate the yeast

   Put the yeast, a bit of sugar and the warm milk in a cup and let it activate.

2. 2

   Step 2. Mix and rest dough

   5 min

   Combine the dough ingredients except the butter in the bowl, including the activated yeast mixture, and mix with a wooden spoon until barely combined. Let it rest 5 minutes.

   All-purpose flourGreek yogurtEggVanilla beanSaltSugarMilk
3. 3

   Step 3. Knead the dough

   12m 30s

   Mix the dough in a stand mixer for 10-15 minutes. Add the butter (120 g) one small cube at a time, then knead 2 more minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4. First dough rise

   1 h

   Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a greased bowl, covered, at room temperature, or refrigerate it for at least 7-8 hours or overnight.

   Cold dough is easier to roll out and fill.
5. 5

   Step 5. Make the filling

   Combine the softened butter (100 g), light brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla bean paste (1 tsp) into a filling.

6. 6

   Step 6. Roll and cut dough

   Roll out the risen dough, spread the filling over it, cut 8 equal strips and roll each one tightly.

7. 7

   Step 7. Second rise

   1 h

   Lay each roll in a greased baking dish about 2 cm apart. Let them rise another hour.

8. 8

   Step 8. Warm the cream

   Preheat the heavy cream in the microwave and pour it over the rolls before baking.

9. 9

   Step 9. Bake the rolls

   37m 30s

   Preheat the oven 30 minutes before the rolls finish rising. Bake the rolls at 175 °C for 30-45 minutes.

10. 10

    Step 10. Make the glaze

    3 min

    Combine the cream cheese, softened butter (60 g), powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste (1 tsp) and whisk for 3 minutes while the buns bake.

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    Step 11. Glaze and serve

    Spread the glaze on top of the warm buns and serve them warm, not hot.