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Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix into dry ingredients. Knead in remaining flour until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 hour.
  2. While dough rises, whisk brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Punch down dough. Roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tightly from the long side, seal seam.
  4. Cut into 12 slices. Arrange cut side down in the caramel-lined pan. Cover and let rise until puffy, 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter, scraping any caramel from the pan.

Notes

For make-ahead rolls, assemble the pan the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, let them rise at room temperature for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.