easiest cinnamon rolls
Instructions
Ingredients
Dough2 cups (475 ml) milk, dairy or non-dairy (i.e. oat, almond, soy, etc.), warmed1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, dairy or non-dairy (i.e. margarine), melted and warm1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 packet or 2.25 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry or instant yeast5 cups (650 grams) all-purpose flour, dividedFilling1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, dairy or non-dairy (i.e. margarine), softened3/4 cup (160 grams) dark brown sugar2 tablespoons (15 grams) ground cinnamonGlaze1 8-ounce (225-gram) block cream cheese or 1 8-ounce tub non-dairy cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Cooking Tips
These aren’t quite a match for Drummond’s rolls — my measurements are a little different, there’s no baking powder or baking soda, they’re a little less sweet, and I’ve tested this with different yeasts and nondairy products. (I just wanted to warn in case you’re loyal to the world-famous recipe.)