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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls enriched with nutty brown butter and filled with a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these bakery-style treats are perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend bake.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 to 3.5 hours
  • Yield: 9 cinnamon rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled (55 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons bread flour (390 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (130 g)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (55 g, for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (55 g, for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (125 g)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
  2. Warm the milk to 110°F (43°C). In a stand mixer bowl, combine milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, and cooled brown butter. Mix briefly to combine.
  3. Add flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead with dough hook on medium speed for 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll dough out into a 14 x 9 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over butter and press in gently.
  6. Roll the dough tightly from the short side into a log. Trim ends and cut into 9 equal pieces. Place in a parchment-lined 9×9 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake rolls for 23–35 minutes, until lightly golden on the edges and soft in the center.
  8. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until creamy.
  9. Let rolls cool 5–10 minutes, then frost and serve warm.

Notes

  • Let brown butter cool completely to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice clean, even rolls.
  • All-purpose flour can be used if bread flour is unavailable.
  • Chopped nuts can be added to the filling for texture.
  • Frosting can be doubled for extra richness.

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