Description
Delicious and fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls that are prepared in advance, allowing the dough to rise slowly for a tender, flavorful result. This recipe combines a soft yeast dough rolled with cinnamon, sugars, and butter, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 Tablespoon yeast
- 3 cups warm water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 10 cups flour (5 cups initially, plus 5 cups later)
Filling
- Butter (for spreading on dough)
- Sugar (quantity as desired for filling)
- Brown sugar (quantity as desired for filling)
- Cinnamon (quantity as desired for filling)
Icing
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- Milk (optional, to thin icing)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a mixer bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Stir lightly and let sit for 10 minutes until the mixture is foamy and the yeast is activated.
- Prepare Dough: Add salt, beaten eggs, oil, and 5 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes until well combined.
- Knead Dough: Add the remaining 5 cups of flour to the mixer and knead on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll Dough and Add Filling: On a floured board, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread a layer of butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon to taste.
- Shape Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Slice into individual rolls of desired thickness and place them into a well-greased or non-stick pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan with a thin cloth and let the rolls rise on the kitchen counter for 8 hours, allowing slow fermentation overnight.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 12 to 15 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes. Prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla, butter, and cream cheese, adding milk if necessary to reach desired consistency. Frost the warm rolls generously before serving.
Notes
- The icing can be thinned with milk if too thick for spreading.
- Letting the dough rise overnight enhances the flavor and makes the rolls exceptionally soft.
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Butter quantity for filling can be adjusted based on preference.
- Ensure the dough is rolled evenly for uniform rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
