01/09/2026
Cinnamon Rolls
Tangzhong
2 T (16g) bread flour
6 T (90g) water
Dough 1% cups + 2 T bread flour (about 243g)
2% T (33g) granulated sugar
1 tsp (3g) instant yeast
½ tsp (2g) fine sea salt (a heaping ½ tsp)
3 T (45g) whole milk, room temp
3 T (45g) heavy cream, room temp
1 large egg yolk (17g), room temp
½ tsp (2g) vanilla bean paste
Tangzhong from above
4 T (57g) salted European butter, browned and cooled
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
6 T (85g) salted European butter, cool room temp
6 T (84g) light brown sugar, packed
1 T (8g) ground cinnamon
1 tsp (2g) vanilla powder (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
3 T (43g) unsalted butter, room temp
2.5 oz (71g) cream cheese, cold
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
½ tsp (1g) vanilla extract
1½ tsp (7g) heavy cream (more if you want it thinner)