Can I use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour?

Yes, I have used both, and the results are good with both; only the bread flour will rise quickly for its consistency.

Can I traditionally make this Christmas Cinnamon Roll in a rectangle form?

Yes, it is the same principle, but instead of forming a ring with the roll and then cutting the slices. You will cut the roll into 12 even pieces and put them in a rectangle pan to proof with the film and clean towel.

Is it possible to make overnight cinnamon rolls?

Yes, you can do it up to two days in advance and let it in the refrigerator for the final proof (when they are in the form, you will bake them). Only check that you wrap the pan well with plastic to prevent some dry patches and absorptions of flavours from the fridge. You only have to take them 20 minutes before baking them to room temperature and then bake them as usual.

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 – 4 1/2 cups of All-purpose flour or bread flour; 1 sachet of active dry yeast (7 grams); 1 cup of milk; 1/3 cup of sugar; 1/3 cup of butter; 1/4 teaspoon of salt; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons of melted butter; 1/2 cup of sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder; 2 cups of powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons of milk; red chocolate candies; leaves; ribbon

Description

These Christmas morning cinnamon rolls are a great recipe because you can make them the day before and entertain them for breakfast without the fuss of making bread from scratch the same morning. So, you can start a new tradition of Christmas morning breakfast. And what is the best to wake up your loved ones with this amazing smell of cinnamon rolls?

Ingredients

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Dough:

4 – 4 1/2 cups of All-purpose flour or bread flour
1 sachet of active dry yeast (7 grams)
1 cup of milk
1/3 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of butter
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 eggs

Filling:

3 tablespoons of melted butter
1/2 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder

Icing:

2 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 tablespoons of milk

Decoration:

red chocolate candies
leaves
ribbon

Instructions

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, sugar, salt and water. Don’t let it simmer; we want this mixture to be warm, not hot. Otherwise, we have to let it rest until it becomes warm.
Meanwhile, put the yeast and two cups of flour in a stand mixer bowl with the hook attachment. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix it a medium-high speed for a couple of minutes. Add the eggs and mix them well. Then add the remaining cups into the mixture mixing well at medium speed after each addition, then let it knead for 8-10 minutes. If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can do the same in a large bowl mixing first with a wooden spoon and then when it gets heavier with your hands. Then on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it becomes a ball. Let it stand in a clean, greased bowl covered with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel for about an hour or until it doubles its volume.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter and cinnamon powder. Set aside.
It would be best to roll the dough over a floured surface to make a rectangle when it has risen. Spread the filling evenly and make a roll starting from the long side of the dough. Cut both edges (usually uneven) and join the two ends to form a ring. Cut the rolls only 3/4, leaving the inner circle without touching them. They will remain united by the inner circle. Put them over a greased or buttered surface (or a pan with parchment paper) and let it proof again for 30 minutes with a plastic towel over the dough. If you are going to do it the day before, this is the time to put them in the refrigerator all night and let it at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat the oven to 180C and bake them for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla icing by mixing the milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour the icing over the cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.
Let it cool down for 15 minutes, and enjoy these cinnamon buns with your family.

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll, Christmas food, Christmas traditions