Ireland does not quite get the usual early signs of spring the way other climates might. Instead of the gentle thaw of snow and tell-tale signs of buds, it’s been a season of endless rain. There is nothing that quells the dreariness than fresh classic cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients:
Dough:
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- 1 packet of active dry yeast
- 580g (4 ⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
- 67g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter (melted)
- 240ml whole milk (preferably warm)
Filling:
- 85g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 100g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Icing:
- 57g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 113g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 90g (¾ cup) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30ml (2 tbsp) milk
Instructions:
- Mix flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add yeast, which is already active.*
- Gradually add the melted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
- Gradually add the egg and continue to mix.
- Knead the dough by hand for two or three minutes to ensure it is smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with wet cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Prepare the filling by mixing the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
- Once the dough is ready, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a large rectangle until the dough is stretched thin.
- Spread the cinnamon filling over the flat dough evenly.
- Carefully roll into a cylinder shape.
- Slice it vertically into 12 or so sections.*
- Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking pan close together.
- Pour the heavy cream over the rolls and brush each one lightly until coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool, spread the icing generously and enjoy.
For the icing:
- In a small bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together.
- Add the powdered sugar (icing sugar), vanilla extract and milk, then mix until combined and fluffy.
*If yeast is not already active, dissolve it in warm milk for five minutes until you add it to the mixture.
*You might find it easier to slice the sections and then roll.
