Don’t you love fresh warm cinnamon rolls right from the oven? The 2021 King Arthur Recipe of the Year is for these beautiful soft cinnamon rolls.
I made these last weekend and they were so delicious. The directions on this recipe are a bit different than traditional recipes, which is what enables them to stay soft. You can make these from start to finish in about 3 hours.
Bread flour is used to ensure that the rolls are moist and that they will rise high. The first step in the recipe is making a starter out of milk and flour, called “tangzhong”, which increases the cinnamon rolls’ softness and shelf life. Right after you take the cinnamon rolls from the oven, you brush the hot rolls with melted butter. Cool for about 10-15 minutes before icing.
The recipe gives you three options for the icing. You can use milk, cream or buttermilk, depending on the flavor you prefer. Ice the cinnamon rolls and serve immediately. The best time to eat cinnamon rolls is while they are still warm from the oven!
Store covered at room temperature for a few days, or freeze. If they are stored, I think they are best microwaved for about 15 seconds before eating and enjoying.
For the recipe, complete instructions and photos, click on the link below:
https://milled.com/king-arthur-flour/introducing-our-2021-recipe-of-the-year-iJZ5JuZxUS53qjxo
