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Cinnamon Rolls – Chef’s

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Global Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 8 Calories: 325.0

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

These Chef's Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a tender, pillowy dough enriched with molasses and dry milk for a deep, caramel-like flavor. The filling combines soft butter, granulated sugar, aromatic cinnamon, and sweet raisins that burst with moisture in every bite. The dough requires two rises to ensure a light, airy texture, resulting in rolls that are soft enough to melt in your mouth. Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or a cozy weekday breakfast, these rolls pair beautifully with strong coffee or hot tea. While they require some patience for the rising times, the hands-on effort is minimal, making them an accessible yet impressive homemade treat that smells incredible while baking.

Directions

Sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir gently to dissolve.
Stir in molasses and dry nonfat milk.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy and active.
Whisk the egg yolk and egg white separately, then fold them into the yeast mixture.
Add the first cup of unbleached flour (A) and beat vigorously for 10 minutes until smooth.
Cover the bowl and let the batter rise in a warm place for 1 hour 20 minutes.
Stir in the melted butter and salt until fully incorporated.
Add the whole wheat pastry flour and the remaining unbleached flour (B) one cup at a time, folding gently rather than stirring.
Once the dough holds together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough by hand, adding small amounts of flour as needed, until it becomes smooth and slightly shiny.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, then cover with a towel.
Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x14 inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough.
Sprinkle the dough evenly with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough, crimping the edges to seal.
Cut the log into 3/4-inch sections to create individual rolls.
Place the rolls flat on oiled baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
Whisk the final egg with cool water and brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 325.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g11%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 58.8mg20%
Sodium 1274.8mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 58.2g20%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 11.8g
Protein 8.0g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Cinnamon Rolls – Chef’s