Cinnamon Rolls

recipe

• 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!