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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy and soft cinnamon rolls recipe that is easy to follow, not to mention it makes 4 perfect eggless rolls for a simple small batch baking project. Topped with a cream cheese cheese frosting for that classic flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Sweet tooth
Cuisine American, swedish
Servings 4 buns

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Spoons
  • Knife
  • 7 inch round baking tray

Ingredients
  

Dough -

  • 1/3 cup warm milk
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp castor sugar
  • 1 cup flour + 2 tbsp extra for rolling
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Filling -

  • 3 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Frosting -

  • 3 tbsp soft butter
  • 6 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl add the warm milk, instant yeast, sugar, stir and set aside in a warm place to get foamy. Around 10 minutes depending on the temperature.
  • Add the flour, salt, yogurt, milk, melted butter and stir together until well combined. The dough will look sticky which is perfect. Cover and let is rise for at least 45 mins or until doubled in volume.
  • In the mean time make the cinnamon filling by mixing the soft butter, brown sugar, cinnamon powder and salt together until smooth, set aside until needed.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it on it a clean kitchen surface and dust with 1 tbsp flour mixed with 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda, press the dough out to a rectangle around 4x7 inch, you can do this with a rolling pin as well.
  • Spoon over the cinnamon filling and spread it out evenly across the surface of the dough. Cut four strips using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife and roll each strip into a tight bun.
  • Place each bun into a 7 inch round baking dish and cover. Allow it to rise for at least 20 minutes or until doubled.
  • In his time preheat the oven to 180℃, bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the buns has risen.
  • While they bake make the frosting by stirring the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Once the buns are out of the oven, top with the frosting and allow it to melt into the hot buns. Serve them warm. They are best eaten with your hands but you can serve them with a fork as well.

Notes

  • Do not rush the proofing time as this makes the buns soft and fluffy.
  • Make sure the milk is warm (not cold or hot) as it will help activate the yeast faster.
  • Do not over bake the buns or else it will dry out. To make them extra soft and gooey you can add 2 tbsp heavy cream in the bottom of the baking tray before baking them.