Preparing for a Cozy & Peaceful Autumn 🍂 Baking on a Rainy Day

Preparing for a Cozy & Peaceful Autumn 🍂 Baking on a Rainy Day

Autumn is finally here, and I’m slowly getting ready for the season in my favourite way, by making my home feel a little warmer, creating cozy little moments, and finding beauty in the simple things. 🍂🤎

Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy watching and that this little glimpse of autumn brings you a sense of warmth, calm and inspiration.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe 🤎
Ingredients

For the dough:

• 370 g all-purpose flour
• 170 ml lukewarm milk
• 30 g melted butter
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 9 g dry yeast
• 40 g sugar
• 1 tsp salt

For the filling:

• 130 g brown sugar
• 50 g softened butter, slightly warm
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla flavoring

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 100 g cream cheese
• 30 g butter, at room temperature
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough

In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, 1 teaspoon of the sugar and the dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Add the melted butter, the remaining sugar and the egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.

Gradually add the flour mixture, a little at a time, and knead until you have a smooth, soft dough that is no longer sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and leave it in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

2. Prepare the filling

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla flavoring. Mix well and set aside.

3. Shape the cinnamon rolls

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 40–45 cm long.

Spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter and gently spread it with your hands to cover the entire surface.

Lightly grease your baking pan.

Starting from the long side of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough into a log.

Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place the rolls in the prepared pan.

Lightly brush the tops with a little melted butter.

Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes.

4. Bake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake the cinnamon rolls for approximately 20 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.

5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting

In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until creamy and well combined.

Gradually add the milk and mix until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Drizzle or spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls.

Serve warm and enjoy! 🤎

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