Easy Avocado Egg Toast
There is something quite special about the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls. It is a combination of the comfort of home and the feeling that you are at your favorite bakery or cafe. This is one of my favorite recipes to make and is totally worth the wait. The recipe takes approximately 3 hours to complete and makes 12 scrumptious rolls. If this is your first time attempting this recipe, it is easy to follow and will not disappoint.
Certain steps are crucial in order to ensure a perfect outcome. The recipe calls for yeast, which is a living organism. Make sure that your yeast has been stored well or grab some from the store. Do not forget to check the expiration date of the yeast. Expired yeast does not work properly and the dough will not rise. For the best results, store your yeast in the fridge, especially after opening the container. If you do not bake often, it is best if you buy the individual packets instead. The milk has to be warm to activate the yeast, as cold milk will not work properly and hot milk will kill your yeast.
Melt the butter, but do not add to mixture when it is hot, as it will scramble your eggs. It is also best if the eggs are at room temperature when added to the mixture, allowing the yeast to continue metabolizing the starches and sugars properly. If you forgot to take out your eggs in advance, simply put them in warm water. For the filling, make sure to use brown sugar. White sugar tends to be fine, while brown sugar tends to be coarse and provides more flavor.
When making the dough, it is helpful to use a hand or stand-mixer with dough hooks. Do not be discouraged from making this recipe if you do not have a mixer with dough hooks. Though it may require more labor and time, the old-fashioned kneading method will provide you with the same results. When kneading the dough do not add too much flour, as tempting as it may be. Keep in mind that the dough is meant to be sticky and soft, which will prevent your cinnamon rolls from becoming dry.
I like traditional cinnamon rolls, but there are many ways to alter the recipe to try something new. You can get creative and add a few ingredients to the filling. For the crunch factor, add walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts. If you would like to add something sweet, I would recommend raisins, vanilla bean or shredded coconut.
The hardest part of this recipe will be waiting for the dough to prove. I’m sure you all will be wanting to devour the rolls as soon as possible, but they must be proved twice. Once the dough is prepared, you must prove it for 1- 1.5 hours and again for 45 minutes before baking. In return for being patient, the baking time is thankfully not too long, taking 20-25. Once these delicious rolls are out of the oven, cool for 10-15 minutes and top with icing or frosting. I used a traditional icing glaze for this recipe, but will also provide the recipe for my cream cheese icing. Regardless of which you choose, it will be delicious.
Ingredients:
1 tsp salt
2 cage-free eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cane (white) sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 packet of active-dry yeast (2 + 1/4 tsp)
Filling Ingredients:
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, soft
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add optional ingredients- such as nuts, raisins, or vanilla bean
