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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls


Ingredients

 

Brown Butter Rolls:

  • Brown 3 ¾ sticks of butter (425g) - let solidify then bring to room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp whole milk, warm 270ml
  • 2 packets instant yeast 14g
  • ⅓ cup white sugar 67g
  • 4 - 4 ½ cups all purpose flour 500g
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp Rising Star cinnamon baker's syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted brown butter 170g

Filling:

  • ¾ cup brown butter, room temperature 170g
  • 1 cups light brown sugar 200g
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup heavy cream, (for after second rise) 120ml

 

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 170g
  • 3 tbsp room temperature brown butter 45g
  • 1 ¼-½  cup powdered sugar 180g
  • 2 tsp cinnamon syrup 

 

Instructions

  1. Brown Butter Dough: Using a microwave safe measuring cup, warm milk to about 105–110°F. Whisk in sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes (foamy). Using a stand mixer with the hook attachment, add milk mixture, eggs, cinnamon syrup, salt, and flour. Mix the dough on low speed until the flour is incorporated, then beat on medium for an additional 3 minutes. Continuing on medium speed, add the brown butter in two batches, making sure the butter is fully incorporated before adding the second batch. Beat for an additional 8 - 10 minutes until smooth and released from sides of the bowl. Place in a bowl lightly greased with oil, cover, and allow to rise for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size. 
  2. While the dough is rising, prepare your filling. In a medium sized bowl using a spatula, mix together your brown butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Set aside. 
  3. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch down the dough. Roll on a lightly flour surface into a 16x20 rectangle. Spread the filling evenly on top of the rolled out dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log then cut in 12 slices (I prefer the floss method the best). Place in a greased 9x13 dish and allow to rise for another 30 - 60 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350. Pour the ½ cup heavy cream around and between the rolls, then bake for 25-30 minutes. Work on your frosting while they bake. 
  5. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the brown butter, cream cheese,  powdered sugar, and cinnamon syrup until light, fluffy, and smooth. Spread all over the warm cinnamon rolls, and enjoy!


Recipe: @bakedby_brittney

Photography: @bakedby_brittney

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