"An amazing recipe for squishy soft cinnamon rolls with a super fluffy and tender texture and a gooey filling that caramelizes in the bottom. A halo of perfectly sweet cream cheese frosting ties everything. A brilliant Asian technique called Tangzhong, ensures moist, airy rolls that stay soft for days...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 oz (57g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (114g) powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla flavoring)
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, very soft; partially melted
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1 1/4 cups (250g) soft light brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons (14g) cornstarch
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2 1/2 tablespoons (13g) ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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all of the tangzhong (above)
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6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
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3/4 cup (170g) whole milk, cold or cool room temperature
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2 large eggs
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4 cups + 2 tablespoons (496g) flour*
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3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (21g) powdered milk (dry milk powder)
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1 tablespoon (9g) instant yeast
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 3/4 teaspoons salt
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5 tablespoons (71g) water
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5 tablespoons (71g) whole milk
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3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (28g) flour*