LIGHT, EASY FROM SCRATCH CINNAMON ROLLS

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An easy biscuit-style dough from America's Test Kitchen. These are delicious and great when you are a little bit shorter on time!

Provided by TexasToast R

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 9 rolls, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar (2 1/3 oz)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with a foil sling and spray with vegetable oil spray.
  • For the Filling: Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • For the Dough: Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter together. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until the dough comes together but looks shaggy, about 30 seconds. Transfer the dough to a floured counter and knead until just smooth and no longer shaggy, about 30 seconds.
  • Pat the dough into a 12 by 9-inch rectangle with the long side facing you. brush the dough with the remaining tablespoon melted butter, then sprinkle the sugar mixture over it, leaving a 1/2 inch border along the top edge. Press on the filling to adhere it to the dough.
  • Loosen the dough from the counter using a bench scraper (or metal spatula), and roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam closed and roll the log seam side down. Pat the ends to even them and slice the cylinder into 9 evenly sized rolls with a serrated knife. Slightly flatten each piece of dough to seal the open edges and keep the filling in place.
  • Arrange the rolls cut side down in the prepared baking pan. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the edges of the rolls are golden brown, 12-14 minutes longer. Flip the rolls out onto a wire rack set over a sheet of parchment paper (for easy cleanup), remove the foil sling, and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • For the Glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese and buttermilk together in a medium bowl until smooth. Flip the rolls upright, drizzle with the glaze, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 335.5, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 29.9, Protein 5.2

Elise Ritter
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Mahmood khan
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I made these cinnamon rolls for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cinnamon rolls they've ever had.


Junny Jay
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These cinnamon rolls were delicious! The filling was perfectly gooey and the dough was light and fluffy.


Aemero Adugna
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I've never made cinnamon rolls from scratch before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cinnamon rolls turned out great!


Sadam Kham
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit dry, but they were still good.


Vlad Belov
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I made these cinnamon rolls for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


asifmukhtar ho gya kaam apna
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Mahmud hasan munna
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I'm gluten-free, so I used a gluten-free flour blend to make these cinnamon rolls. They turned out great!


Jerreh Bojang
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These cinnamon rolls were perfect for a weekend brunch. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Rs Ovi
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The dough was a bit sticky, but the cinnamon rolls were still easy to make. They were also very fluffy and flavorful.


vasindu bro
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Krystal Barrett
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I'm not a baker, but these cinnamon rolls were surprisingly easy to make. They were also a big hit with my family and friends.


Sam Gill
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These cinnamon rolls were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Public Market
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I've made cinnamon rolls from scratch before, but these were the best I've ever had. The dough was so easy to work with and the filling was perfectly balanced.


slavica simonovski
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These cinnamon rolls were a hit! They were light, fluffy, and full of cinnamon flavor. I loved that they were made from scratch and didn't have any preservatives or artificial ingredients.