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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls With Freshly Milled Flour

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls With Freshly Milled Flour

Recipe Details

Author Lisa Bass
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Summary

Pillowy whole‑wheat cinnamon rolls made with freshly milled hard white wheat, layered with buttery cinnamon–brown sugar and finished with a silky, tangy vanilla cream cheese icing.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm the milk to 100–110°F and melt the butter; lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with some of the melted butter.

  2. 2

    In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the dough. Add the milk, melted butter, and egg; mix until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead with a dough hook on medium speed about 10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and it passes the windowpane test.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix the filling ingredients (softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon) until well combined.

  5. 5

    On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle with even thickness.

  6. 6

    Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough, all the way to the edges.

  7. 7

    Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a tight log; slice into 12 equal rolls.

  8. 8

    Arrange rolls in the greased baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm spot 60–90 minutes, until doubled, soft, and puffy.

  9. 9

    Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

  10. 10

    While baking, make the icing: in a small saucepan over medium‑low heat, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla; stir until smooth (or remove from heat and blend).

  11. 11

    Let rolls cool slightly, then spread with cream cheese icing and serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups (455 g) hard white whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (48 g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (9 g) instant yeast
  • 1 cup (244 g) milk (warmed to 100–110°F)
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter (melted)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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