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Freshly baked golden cinnamon rolls with cream cheese glaze drizzled on top, arranged on a rustic wooden board with cinnamon sticks and a cup of coffee

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp grass-fed butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3 tbsp grass-fed butter softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, yeast, coconut sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  • Punch down risen dough and turn onto lightly floured surface. Roll into 12x8 inch rectangle.
  • For filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving 1/2 inch border on one long side.
  • Starting from the opposite long side, tightly roll up dough. Pinch seam to seal.
  • Using dental floss or sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces. Place cut-side up in greased 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake rolls for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and center is set.
  • While rolls bake, make glaze by beating cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
  • Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

Storage tip: Rolls keep covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for 1 week. Reheat in 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes. For make-ahead, prepare through cutting stage, refrigerate overnight, then let come to room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
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