Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

🥐 Dough (soft & fluffy base)

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ tsp salt

Method:

1. Mix warm milk + yeast + 1 tbsp sugar. Rest 5–10 min until foamy.
2. Add egg, melted butter, sugar, salt. Mix.
3. Add flour gradually and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).

🍯 Filling (cinnamon walnut)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup softened butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Method:

1. Roll dough into a rectangle.
2. Spread butter evenly.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.

🔄 Shaping & baking

1. Roll tightly into a log.
2. Cut into 9–12 pieces.
3. Place in greased baking dish.
4. Let rise 30–45 minutes.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.

🍰 Cream cheese frosting

Ingredients:

• 120g cream cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Beat everything until smooth and creamy.
2. Spread over warm rolls.

⭐ Tips for extra softness

• Don’t overbake (keeps rolls fluffy)
• Brush with butter after baking
• Use warm—not hot—milk for yeast activation
• Let dough rise fully for airy texture