# Cinnamon rolls (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.31 per serving, ~$9.93 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.69* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup (240 mL) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (63 g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp (.25 oz/7 g) active dry yeast
- 4 2/3 cups (560 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (73 g) light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tbsp milk

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=4s) Combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a mixer bowl and let sit for five minutes.
2. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=65s) In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, light brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3. [2:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=125s) Melt butter in the microwave.
4. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=140s) Add the flour mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture.
5. [3:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=183s) Mix the dough on medium-low until it is tacky but does not stick to your fingers.
6. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=208s) Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
7. [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=253s) Make the filling by combining light brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
8. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=305s) Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
9. [6:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=394s) Spread softened butter evenly across the dough.
10. [7:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=446s) Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
11. [7:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=459s) Roll the dough tightly into a log.
12. [8:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=498s) Cut the log into individual rolls using un-waxed dental floss.
13. [9:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=562s) Place the rolls in a buttered baking dish, cover, and let rise for a second time.
14. [9:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=579s) Bake the rolls at 350°F until puffed and golden.
15. [10:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=611s) Prepare the cream cheese icing by beating butter, cream cheese, salt, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk.
16. [11:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsI5U9WBMyU&t=674s) Spread the icing over the warm baked cinnamon rolls.

## Equipment

- Stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microwave
- Rolling pin
- Baking dish
- Dental floss
- Hand mixer

## What the video didn't say

- Exact oven baking duration for the rolls
- Exact rise times in hours

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