Fluffy Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls (Makes 6 Rolls)

This recipe produces 6 soft and fluffy enriched cinnamon rolls that are filled with a buttery cinnamon filling and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. These cinnamon rolls only require one rise or can be made ahead of time to bake later or the next day.

subheading: DOUGH:

¼ cup (60mL) warm water

1 and ⅛ teaspoons (3.5g) dry active yeast or half of one packet

¼ cup (60mL) warm milk

2 and ½ Tablespoons (32g) granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

2 and ¼ to 2 and ½ cups (270 to 300g) all purpose flour be sure to measure properly

3 Tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature and cut into 4 to 6 pieces

subheading: FILLING:

2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter melted

¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

¼ cup (50g) firmly packed light brown sugar

1 and ½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon

subheading: CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

2 ounces (57g) cream cheese softened to room temperature

2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature

¾ cups (90g) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

Directions at freshaprilflours.com

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