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Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls (OMG, SO FLUFFY)

My bakery-style cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and pillowy with a rich buttery brown sugar and cinnamon filling swirled though every layer. Baked until golden brown and finished with a sweet glaze, they're warm, gooey and the ultimate homemade cinnamon roll.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bakery-style cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12 Large rolls

Ingredients

Cinnamon rolls dough

  • 1 1/2 Cups (360g) Milk
  • 6 TBS (85g) Unsalted butter
  • 1/3 Cup (70g) Sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Instant yeast
  • 1 Large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 Large Egg yolk at room temperature
  • 5 1/4 Cups (630g) AP Flour
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Cup (120ml) Heavy cream (for brushing)

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1.5 Cups (300g) Light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Potato starch
  • 2-3 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup (170g) Unsalted butter, softened

Frosting

  • 1 Cup Powdered sugar
  • 1-3 TBS Water

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the milk (360ml), butter (85g), and sugar (70g) until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from the stove, pour it into your mixing bowl and set a side to cool to about 100°F.
  • To the milk mixture add 2 cups of flour (240g), egg (1), egg yolk (1), yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons), and salt (3/4 teaspoons).
  • With the dough hook attachment on and on low speed sprinkle the rest of the flour (390g). Knead until you have a smooth dough with no dry flour.
  • I found that adding 3 cups (360 vs. 390g) of flour is enough, so I recommend starting with the smaller amount then adding the rest 1/4 cup (30g) if needed.
    The dough might feel sticky, that's ok do not be tempted to add more flour.
  • Transfer the dough to a large bowl (or leave it in the mixing bowl), cover with plastic wrap and set at a warm spot in your kitchen until double in size, about 75-90 minutes.
  • While the dough rests, make the filling: measure the light brown sugar (300g), butter (170g), potato starch (1 tablespoon) and cinnamon (2 teaspoons). Use a hand mixer to cream until you have a smooth mixture.

Assemble the rolls

  • Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Use your hands to deflate the dough, then place it on a clean surface lightly sprinkled with flour. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a 16x18-inch rectangle.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread the filling over the surface of the dough.
  • Tightly roll the dough into a log starting from the 18-inch end.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the dough into 12, 1.5-inch slices. Place each slice over the prepared pan swirl side up.
  • Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and set aside to rest for another 60-75 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F about 20 minutes before baking.
  • Brush the rolls with the heavy cream and pour what is left between the gaps of the rolls.
  • Bake the rolls over the oven's middle rack for 25-30 minutes. Until the rolls are medium golden and the inner temperature of the middle roll is 180°F.
  • While the rolls are baking make the frosting by mixing the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Once out of the oven drizzle with the frosting and serve.
  • The rolls are best the same day and should be stored at room temperature, covered for up to three days.
    To reheat: place the rolls over a pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes in a 300°F pre-heated oven.