Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with 1 tsp sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add the flour, part of the sugar (30g per 8 rolls) and 1 tsp salt. Mix, then form a well in the center with a spoon.

Step 3

Add the egg(s) and milk-yeast mixture, then 40g of the butter (melted) per 8 rolls. Mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Beat vigorously for 8 minutes, using a wooden spoon, electric mixer or stand mixer. The dough should be smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Set aside to rise for 1.5 hours in a warm convection oven (30-40°C) or near a heat source. The dough should double in volume.

Step 6

After 1.5 hours, sprinkle the dough with a little flour and gently punch it down, kneading and flattening it with your palm.

Step 7

Cover the bowl again and let rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Step 8

Using a rubber spatula, mix the remaining butter (100g per 8 rolls), slightly softened, with the raw sugar and cinnamon (optional: add a bit of fleur de sel). The mixture should resemble a thick paste.

Step 9

Remove the dough from the fridge (it should be slightly firm) and place it on a floured surface.

Step 10

Form the dough into a ball, then roll it out into a large rectangle.

Step 11

Spread the cinnamon butter over the surface of the dough.

Step 12

Roll the dough up, starting from a long edge, to form a long, even cylinder.

Step 13

Cut the cylinder into 8 rolls (approximately 4 cm thick).

Step 14

Place the rolls, spaced evenly apart, in a greased baking dish.

Step 15

Let the rolls rise again near a heat source until they double in volume (about 30 minutes). Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 16

When the rolls have risen, brush them with milk (optional), then bake for 25 minutes at 180°C.

Step 17

Meanwhile, make the icing: Whisk the cream cheese together with the remaining sugar (20g per 8 rolls) and just enough water to make a smooth, pourable mixture.

Step 18

Remove the rolls from the oven and drizzle the icing on top (you can use an offset spatula to spread it).

Step 19

Serve warm!