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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

These Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, ooey gooey, and made with white whole wheat flour. Perfect for a healthyish indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Bake 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Warm Milk
  • 2.25 tsp Instant Yeast
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 Egg
  • Filling: 1/2 cup Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • Frosting: 4oz Cream Cheese 2 tbsp Butter, 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Method
 

  1. Activate: Mix milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5 mins.
  2. Mix: Add flour, egg, butter. Knead in stand mixer until elastic.
  3. Rise: Let dough rise until double (approx 1 hr).
  4. Fill: Roll dough. Spread butter and sugar cinnamon. Roll up.
  5. Cut: Slice into 12 rolls. Place in pan.
  6. Second Rise: Let rise 45 mins (or refrigerate overnight).
  7. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 20-25 mins.
  8. Frost: Whisk frosting and spread on warm rolls.

Notes

Pour warm cream over rolls before baking for extra sticky buns.