Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Name: Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 16 rolls
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling; 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten; 1 cup whole milk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 1/4 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

PREP TIME 1h	COOK TIME 4h	TOTAL TIME 5h
YIELD 16 rolls

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add flour, yeast, and sugar. Mix on low speed until well combined.
Add eggs and mix on low to combine. In a small pot, heat milk, butter, and cinnamon over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture is between 120 and 130°F (use a thermometer).
Add warm milk mixture and salt to stand mixer. Beat on low speed 2 to 3 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula.
Beat on medium speed until smooth and elastic, 2 to 3 minutes. Dough will be very sticky.
Lightly oil a large bowl with cooking spray. Form dough into ball and transfer to bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap then kitchen towel.
Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
While dough rises, cut 2 pieces of parchment to fit 2 9-inch round cake pans. Butter pans, line with parchment, and butter parchment.