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Cozy Star-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Bake

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A quick and easy homemade cinnamon roll bake with a unique star shape, fluffy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and a tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for cozy occasions and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed (about 110°F/43°C)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar, preferably dark
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a medium bowl, stir the warm milk and sugar together. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: To the yeast mixture, add melted butter and the egg. Whisk gently to combine. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky. Add more flour if too sticky, but avoid adding too much.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and set in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
  6. Roll and shape: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border. Slice the circle into 8 equal wedges.
  7. Form the star: Take two wedges, place their points together, twist each wedge away from the center twice, then pinch the ends to seal. Repeat with remaining wedges, arranging twisted pairs in a circle on the baking pan with points facing outward to form a star.
  8. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the star-shaped dough rest for 30-40 minutes to puff up.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon roll star for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Glaze: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm (not hot) star-shaped bake.

Notes

Do not rush the rises for fluffy rolls. Be gentle but firm when twisting wedges to keep the star shape intact. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Apply glaze when rolls are warm, not hot, to avoid melting and running.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll, star-shaped, cinnamon bake, quick cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, easy dessert, comfort food

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