HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLL BREAD WITH YOUR STAND MIXER

Warm and gooey with just a hint of spice, you can’t go wrong with cinnamon roll bread fresh from the oven. Learn how to make this bakery favorite at home with our tips and tricks, along with a cinnamon roll bread recipe you can make with your KitchenAid^® stand mixer and accessories¹.

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What is Cinnamon Roll Quick Bread?

Traditional cinnamon rolls use yeast, but you may also find some quick bread versions of cinnamon roll bread. Quick breads use a leavening agent other than yeast, such as baking soda or baking powder. They’re called “quick” because they do not need to proof, or rise, before being baked. A yeast bread will require at least one proofing that usually takes a minimum of 30 minutes.

BREAD INGREDIENTS

• Milk

• Yeast

• Sugar

• All-purpose flour

• Egg

• Butter

• Salt

FILLING INGREDIENTS

• Brown sugar

• Butter

• Cinnamon

Glaze Ingredients

• Butter

• Cream cheese

• Powdered sugar

• Vanilla extract or paste

• Pinch of salt

• Milk or heavy cream

KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLL BREAD

• KitchenAid^® stand mixer

• KitchenAid^® bread bowl with baking lid¹

• Dough hook

• Wire whip

• Flat beater

• Spoon or mixing accessory

• Whisk

• Scale or measuring cups

• Rolling pin

• Pastry spatula

• Knife

• Parchment paper

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UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN TOOLS

Make the job even easier and a bit less messy with a stand mixer and specialized accessories, sold separately. Here are some tools from KitchenAid brand that can help:

• The Sifter + Scale Attachment weighs and then adds dry ingredients to your mixer bowl, ensuring you get the right amounts for precise baking.

• The KitchenAid® Bread Bowl with Baking Lid accessory pairs perfectly with select KitchenAid^® tilt-head stand mixers and allows you to mix, knead, proof and even bake all in the same bowl.

STEP 1: PREP THE INGREDIENTS

Before making your cinnamon roll bread, gather your equipment and ingredients for all three parts of the recipe: Dough, filling and icing. If using the KitchenAid^® Bread Bowl accessory, fill it with hot water, empty and pat dry. This will help create a warm environment to encourage the yeast to bloom.

STEP 2: ACTIVATE THE YEAST

Add your liquid (either water or milk), sugar and yeast and give it a quick whisk to combine. Let it sit for several minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.

STEP 3: ADD INGREDIENTS AND KNEAD

Add the rest of the dry ingredients to your mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl and begin to combine. When the dough begins to form, take it out of the bowl and knead it on a lightly floured surface. This may take anywhere from 7–9 minutes, but the ideal time to stop kneading ultimately depends on when the dough begins to appear smooth and elastic.

If using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer, simply attach your dough hook, set it to speed 4 and let the mixer do the work for you. When the dough begins to slap the side of the bowl, it’s ready for the next step. Using a stand mixer can cut your knead time down to about 4-6 minutes.

STEP 4: PROOF THE BREAD DOUGH

Transfer the dough to a proofing container and cover. If using the Bread Bowl accessory, you can proof your dough in the bowl, using the included baking lid to cover it. It’s best to keep your dough in a warm place while it rises. Check your recipe, but proofing should only take about 30 minutes for this type of dough.

STEP 5: PREPARE THE CINNAMON FILLING

While your dough is proofing, mix up the sugar and cinnamon along with any other dry ingredients for your filling and soften the butter if needed. Keep the butter separate.

STEP 6: ADD THE CINNAMON FILLING

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it’s around a quarter inch thick. Spread your softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with your filling mixture.

STEP 7: ROLL UP THE DOUGH

This step depends on what kind of bakeware you are using. If using a loaf pan, you may roll individual cinnamon rolls and then stack them throughout the pan. If using the Bread Bowl accessory or other flat bakeware, you can roll the dough into one large cinnamon roll. Do this by cutting into about four strips, then rolling each into the next for a continuous roll.

STEP 8: PROOF THE BREAD AGAIN

If using a loaf pan, set your rolls a few inches apart and cover with a cloth. If you have one large roll, place it on your bakeware and cover. Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes before baking. Now is a good time to preheat your oven per your recipe settings.

STEP 9: BAKE THE CINNAMON ROLL BREAD

Place your bakeware on a center rack and bake according to your recipe instructions. If following the Yummly recipe, you will drizzle the roll with heavy cream about halfway through. Prepare your glaze while your bread bakes and your home fills with tempting aromas.

STEP 10: ADD THE GLAZE

Let your cinnamon roll bread cool for around 10 minutes, then get to glazing. Depending on the consistency of your glaze or icing, you may drizzle or spread with a pastry spatula. This easy cream cheese frosting recipe is fluffy and decadent.

Cinnamon Roll Bread Tips

Homemade cinnamon roll bread is a recipe you can master, then make your own with flavor additions or different kinds of icing. Try an orange glazed roll for a citrus twist, or a caramel apple edition for Fall. Once you slice off a piece to savor with your morning coffee, breakfast will never be the same. To make the best homemade cinnamon roll bread, follow the tips and tricks below.

• Don’t over-knead the roll dough: Follow your recipe instructions on the kneading time and don’t overdo it. 

• Don’t overhandle the dough: Try not to handle the dough more than necessary after kneading and proofing. Using the KitchenAid^® Bread Bowl accessory lets you mix, knead, proof and bake in the same bowl for minimal transfer and handling.

• Roll the dough tightly: To prevent the filling from pooling at the bottom of the pan, make sure you wrap your dough into tight cylinders.

• Match up edges of your dough strips: When making one large roll, place each completed cylinder at the edge of the next strip of dough, being sure to match up the edges. 

• Line bakeware with parchment paper: You may want to line your bakeware with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.

• Let bread cool before icing: Though it’s tempting to add the finishing touches right away, icing and glaze will simply run off of your bread if it’s too warm.
• Eat cinnamon roll bread fresh: Cinnamon roll bread is at its peak just after icing. But, if you can’t enjoy a piece right away, you can store it at room temperature on your countertop for a few days. Cover your cinnamon roll bread with tin foil or store in an airtight container. Plastic wrap is more likely to stick to the icing so should be avoided.

ELEVATE YOUR BREAD MAKING WITH A KITCHENAID® STAND MIXER AND BREAD BOWL

Whether you’re experimenting with your KitchenAid^® stand mixer to make sweet confections or savory meals, you will find an attachment or accessory¹ to help unleash your creativity and elevate your everyday recipes.

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