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Cinnamon Rolls

Softest Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup filtered water warm
  • cup white sugar
  • ¾ Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp oil I use coconut
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups bread flour

Filling

  • 1 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Icing

  • 2 Tbsp butter softened
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar and warm water until sugar dissolves. Stir in yeast and allow to proof until the mixture resembles a creamy foam (5-10 minutes).
  • Add oil and salt and mix. Add flour one cup at a time and mix until incorporated. If using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead until dough is smooth and supple and forms a ball. If mixing by hand, turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Return dough to mixing bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle, roughly 14”x9”. Spread all over with melted butter–all the way to the edges and on the sides. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Rub into butter.
  • Starting from the longer side, tightly roll dough into a log, gently pressing down as you go. End seam side down.
  • Using a bench scraper, sharp knife, or string, cut into 1 inch sections. Place in a greased pie dish or baking pan.
  • Place in oven and allow to rise overnight.
  • Take the rolls out of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until just starting to brown on the edges.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Spread over slightly cooled rolls. Enjoy!