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Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of soft, fluffy dough and rich, gooey cinnamon filling. As they bake, your kitchen fills with a warm, sweet aroma that brings back cherished family memories. Topped with creamy icing and an indulgent drizzle of heavy cream, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a batch that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until lukewarm; add yeast and sugar, letting it froth for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour and salt. Stir in the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs until combined.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel until doubled in size (about an hour).
  5. Roll out the dough to ½ inch thick; spread with melted butter mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll tightly, slice into pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and pour heavy cream over them.
  7. Bake at 350°F for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use fresh yeast for optimal rising. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor. Try swapping traditional icing for cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.