Overnight Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: 12 rolls
• Nutritional Analysis per Serving (1 of 12 servings): Calories 456, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 75 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 37 g, Protein 9 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 276 mg
• Total Time: 11 hr 45 min
• Prep Time: 45 min
• Inactive Time: 10 hr 30 min
• Cook Time: 30 min

Dough:

• 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1 large whole egg, at room temperature
• 2 ounces sugar, about 1/4 cup
• 3 ounces unsalted butter, melted, roughly 6 tablespoons
• 6 ounces buttermilk, at room temperature
• 20 ounces all-purpose flour, roughly 4 cups, plus more for dusting
• 1 package instant dry yeast (around 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• Vegetable oil or cooking spray for greasing

Filling:

• 8 ounces light brown sugar, about 1 cup packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 3/4 ounce unsalted butter, melted (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons)

Icing:

• 2 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened, about 1/4 cup
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 5 1/2 ounces powdered sugar, approx. 1 1/2 cups

Instructions:

1. Whip up the dough in your stand mixer with the whisk attachment: Combine egg yolks, whole egg, sugar, melted butter, and buttermilk. Mix in 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt until smooth. Switch to the dough hook.
2. Knead in most of the remaining flour on low for 5 minutes. If sticky, add a bit more flour for a soft, moist dough. Knead another 5 minutes until it pulls from the sides. Hand-knead briefly on a floured surface, then let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled, about 2-2 1/2 hours.
3. Mix the filling: brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowlset aside for that irresistible swirl.
4. Grease a 9x13-inch dish. Roll risen dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter (leave top border), sprinkle filling (skip top border), and press gently.
5. Tightly roll from the long edge nearest you into a log, pinch seam, and even it out. Slice into 12 thick pieces with a serrated knife; place cut-side down in dish.
6. Cover and chill overnight for flavor magicup to 16 hours.
7. Morning bake: Proof rolls in off-oven with a steaming water pan below for 30 minutes until puffy. Preheat to 350F, bake on center rack 30 minutes to golden 190F internal.
8. While warm, beat softened cream cheese, milk, and sifted powdered sugar into silky icing. Slather over rolls and dive inthese gooey, spiced beauties will steal the show!