Description
If you’re looking for a delightful way to treat yourself and your loved ones, these homemade Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are just the answer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for baking)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for caramel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the warm milk and sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top. Allow it to rest for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add in the granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, salt, and the large egg. Mix together until well combined.
- Gradually introduce the all-purpose flour into the mixture, stirring continuously until you form a soft, sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently punch down the risen dough to release any air bubbles. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 16×24 inches).
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. In a separate bowl, mix together the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Starting from one long side of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough up tightly, forming a log shape. Use a sharp knife or a bench scraper to slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange the cinnamon rolls cut-side up in a greased baking dish, leaving a bit of space between each roll. Cover them again with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once they’ve puffed up nicely, pour the heavy cream evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and baked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the packed brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to thicken, then remove it from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the rolls. Let the rolls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to bring back their fluffy texture!
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Protein: 6 g