Description
A warm, inviting masterpiece that brings joy to any gathering! This delightful ring of soft, buttery dough swirled with cinnamon and sugar is topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch or dessert, it transforms ordinary moments into sweet celebrations. Easy enough for beginners, this recipe will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Warm milk to 110°F and combine with yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Mix in sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms; knead for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly and roll tightly.
- Slice into rolls and arrange them in a wreath shape on a baking sheet.
- Allow to rest for another 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg