Description
Indulge in these rich and fragrant brown butter cinnamon rolls, featuring a tender interior and sweet cinnamon swirl, topped with a simple icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until browned and nutty. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, mix the warm milk, slightly cooled brown butter, and eggs.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread brown sugar, sprinkle cinnamon, and add pecans if using. Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make icing by whisking powdered sugar with milk. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For best texture, serve immediately while warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg