Cinnamon roll

The cinnamon roll is a sweet, spiral-shaped bun made from soft, enriched yeast dough, filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture. Originating in Scandinavia (notably Sweden, where it's called kanelbulle) and popularized in the United States, this beloved pastry is often topped with a rich cream cheese or vanilla glaze. Soft, gooey, and aromatic, cinnamon rolls are a classic comfort food, commonly enjoyed for breakfast or as a cozy treat with coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
• Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
• Knead the dough either by hand on a floured surface or with a dough hook attachment in a stand mixer, until it's smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. Make the filling:

• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.

3. Roll and fill the dough:

• Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 16x21 inches.

• Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut into 12 even pieces.

4. Arrange and bake:

• Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans. Cover with a towel and let rise again in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  
  
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

5. Make the frosting:

• While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.

6. Frost and serve:

• Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

Serve warm and enjoy!

These cinnamon buns are deliciously soft, gooey, and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy baking!