Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Mix the yeast liquid

   Stir the yeast into the warm milk with the lemon juice until it is combined.

   MilkLemon juiceYeast
2. 02
   Step 2Knead the dough

   Add the flour, sugar and butter to the liquid in the stand mixer bowl and mix until a slightly sticky, tacky dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

   All-purpose flourSugarButter
3. 03
   Step 3Let the dough rise45 min

   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place.

4. 04
   Step 4Make the cinnamon filling

   Mix the brown sugar, melted butter and ground cinnamon into a spreadable filling.

   Note

   Doubling the filling makes the rolls gooier; spread about a quarter of it on the bottom of the pan.

   ButterBrown sugarCinnamon
5. 05
   Step 5Spread filling in pan

   Spread a portion of the cinnamon filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.

   Brown sugarCinnamon
6. 06
   Step 6Roll out the dough

   Roll the risen dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle.

   All-purpose flour
7. 07
   Step 7Spread the filling

   Spread the remaining cinnamon filling over the dough, leaving an edge.

   Brown sugarCinnamon
8. 08
   Step 8Roll and slice the dough

   Roll the dough up tightly from one long side and cut it into even rolls.

9. 09
   Step 9Arrange rolls in pan

   Place the cut rolls cut side up in the prepared baking dish.

10. 10
    Step 10Bake the rolls

    Bake the rolls in the oven until golden and cooked through.

11. 11
    Step 11Make the frosting

    Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.

    Cream cheesePowdered sugarVanilla extract
12. 12
    Step 12Frost the rolls

    Spread or spoon the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

    Cream cheesePowdered sugarVanilla extract