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Cinnamon Rolls

Course Breakfast
Cuisine breakfast, brunch, vegetarian
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 -10 rolls
Author Peter Reinhart, from the "Bread Baker's Apprentice"

Ingredients

  • 61/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 1/2 tbsp of unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. of lemon zest
  • 3 1/2 cups of unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp of instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup of cinnamon sugar 6 tbps of granulated sugar with 1 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon mixed in
  • Fondant Glaze
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Cream together the sugar, salt, and butter on medium-high speed in an electric mixer with a paddle attachment.
  • Whip in the egg and lemon extract until smooth. Then add the flour, yeast and milk. Mix on low speed until the dough forms a ball. Switch to the dough hook and increase the speed to medium, mixing for approximately 10 minutes, or until the dough is silky and supple. You may have to add a little flour or water while mixing to achieve this texture. The dough should pass the windowpane test or register 77-81 degrees. Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, rolling ti around to coat it with oil. cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Ferment at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
  • Mist the counter with spray oil and transfer the dough to the counter.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 2/3 of an inch thick - measuring around 14 inches wide by 12 inches long. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the surface of the dough and roll the dough up into a cigar-shaped log with the seam side down. Slice the dough into 8-12 even pieces.
  • Line 1 or more sheet pans with parchment paper. Place the buns approximately 1/2 inch apart so that they aren't touching but are close to one another
  • Proof at room temperature for 75-90 minutes or until the pieces have nearly doubled in size
  • (You may also put the shaped buns in the refrigerator for 2-3 days before baking, make sure to allow 3-4 hours for the dough to proof before baking)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Bake cinnamon rolls for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest and milk
  • when buns have cooled drizzle fondant glaze over the buns.
  • Enjoy!