Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

   5:00 · Yeast proofing
2. 2

   Add the melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Add the flour and mix with a dough hook or by hand until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms, about 5 to 7 minutes.

   5:00 · Knead dough
4. 4

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

   1:30:00 · First rise
5. 5

   Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle.

6. 6

   Spread the soft butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over the butter.

7. 7

   Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.

8. 8

   Cut the log into 12 equal rolls and arrange them cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

9. 9

   Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to rise slowly.

10. 10

    The next morning, remove the pan from the refrigerator and let the rolls sit at room temperature until puffy and nearly doubled.

    1:00:00 · Final rise
11. 11

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

12. 12

    Bake the rolls until golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.

    25:00 · Bake rolls
13. 13

    While the rolls bake, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.

14. 14

    Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the warm rolls before serving.

    5:00 · Cool before glazing