Description
These Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls feature a delightful flavor thanks to freshly milled flour, cinnamon, and a sweet cream cheese filling, making them perfect for any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups hard white whole wheat flour, 455 grams
- ¼ cup sugar, 48 grams
- ½ teaspoon salt, 3 grams
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, 9 grams
- 1 cup milk, 244 grams
- 4 tablespoons butter, 57 grams, melted
- 1 egg
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- In another bowl, mix the warm milk, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the softened butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly over the mixture, then roll up the dough tightly to form a log.
- Slice the log into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes before baking in a preheated oven.
- Bake until golden brown and drizzle with a mixture of heavy cream, honey, and vanilla extract before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use more cinnamon in the filling.
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Feel free to experiment with different fillings like nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg