Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/4 oz packets rapid rise yeast ((i.e. Two 1/4 oz packets))
  • 1 1/3 cup milk (lukewarm (110°F))
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus additional for dusting)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • Filling:
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Icing:
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp heavy cream (plus additional as needed to thin)

Instruction

  • In a a large measuring cup or bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Set aside to bloom for 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl using a whisk, sift together flour, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center. Add butter and yeast mixture. Mix through, adding egg while mixture is still loose. Mix well.
  • Using an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead the dough for 5 minutes or until it pulls away from the side of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add additional flour 1 Tbsp at time, up to 1/2 cup. Alternately, knead the dough by hand for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
  • Grease the sides and bottom of a clean bowl. Transfer dough to bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let sit for 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Punch down dough. Turn out onto floured surface and turn until coated with flour working in additional flour just until the dough isn't sticky. Press into a 24 x 12 inch rectangle.
  • Spread softened butter from end to end. Mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over butter.
  • Using floured fingers begin rolling from widest edge ending seam side down. Use dental floss or a sharp knife to cut into 24 even pieces.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of a 12 inch cast iron skillet or a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Place cinnamon rolls side by side. Cover with damp cloth and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover cinnamon rolls. Bake for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
  • To make the frosting: In a small mixing bowl whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla and cream. Add additional cream until it reaches desired consistency. Frost cinnamon rolls.
  • Serve warm.