Description
Delightful rolls combining the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar with the rich, velvety taste of red velvet cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red velvet cake mix (optional for color)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Warm the milk and butter in a saucepan until melted, then allow it to cool slightly.
- Stir the milk mixture and egg into the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Frost the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
For a softer texture, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Avoid over-baking for soft, fluffy rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg