Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen. These classic treats are a labor of love, but the result is pure magic. Soft, pillowy dough, oozing with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze – it’s a match made in heaven.

Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Yields: 12 rolls

Nutrition Facts (per roll, approximate):

• Calories: 400-450
• Protein: 5-7g
• Fat: 20-25g
• Carbohydrates: 50-60g
• Sugar: 25-30g

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (240mL)
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (50g)
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (7g packet)
• 4⅔ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting (560g)
• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar (70g)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For the Filling:

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature (70g)
• ½ cup light brown sugar (110g)
• 1½ tablespoons cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (113g)
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Add remaining dough ingredients to the bowl. Mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium-low and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place (around 75°F) until doubled in size, about 1½-2 hours.

While the dough is rising, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar, and cinnamon, and soften the butter for the filling.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12×24-inch rectangle. Spread the melted butter evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long side. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Starting from the long side without the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces (about 1.5 inches wide).

Place the rolls cut-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the rolls are baking, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Immediately remove the rolls from the oven and spread with a generous amount of glaze. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations:

• For extra flavor, add a touch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dough.
• For a sweeter glaze, increase the amount of powdered sugar.
• Try different types of glaze, such as maple glaze or lemon glaze.
• Make these ahead of time! Bake the rolls, let them cool, and then freeze them in an airtight container. Reheat them in the oven before glazing.

Enjoy these decadent cinnamon rolls and savor every bite!