Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the comforting aroma of warm cinnamon and freshly baked brioche with my unique twist on the classic American favorite - Cinnamon Rolls. Made with real French brioche, these fluffy delights are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making them a delightful addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Picture this: golden, pillowy brioche dough swirled with caramel sauce, and coated with a thin lemon glaze, creating a perfect spiral of flavor in every bite. The aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen as these rolls bake to golden perfection in the oven is simply irresistible. With just a hint of sweetness, these Cinnamon Rolls are a great option for those who prefer a less sugary version of this beloved treat. The buttery richness of the brioche complements the warm, earthy notes of cinnamon, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Join me in this culinary adventure as we explore the art of baking these delightful Cinnamon Rolls with a French twist. Get ready to elevate your breakfast experience and impress your loved ones with this delectable treat that is sure to become a new favorite.

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Brioche Dough

In a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Combine eggs, milk and yeast together. Add flours, sugar and salt. Mix on low to combine – increase speed to medium and mix for 15 min or until dough comes off the sides of the bowl and becomes elastic; scraping sides of bowl and hook as it goes. Add cubed butter and continue to mix for an additional 10 min; until completely smooth. The internal temperature of the dough should be at 77ºF/25ºC. Shape into round, and place in an oiled container. Cover and let ferment for about an hour or until it has doubled in size. Transfer dough onto work surface (no extra flour needed), deflate, form a ball and refrigerate overnight; covered. Divide dough into three 0.8 lb/360g portions, wrap up and freeze for later use. Or, roll out into 3 sheets, top with parchment paper and freeze.

Caramel Sauce

Heat up heavy cream. Whisk in the sugar-pectin mixture and cinnamon; bring to boil and set aside. Meanwhile, make a brown caramel with corn syrup and sugars. Turn heat off and carefully, pour in the hot cream mixture, stir well and cook for 2 minutes whisking constantly. Remove from the stove and mix in butter and salt. Let cool and refrigerate. Use caramel sauce at room temperature.

Lemon Glaze

Mix all ingredients together. Cover and set aside.

Montage

Leave cinnamon filling out to soften. Never spread over dough while too soft or hard. Use one-third of the brioche ≈0.8 lb/360g. Roll into a 9x14-inch/23x34cm ≈0.15-inch/4mm thick sheet. Freeze on tray for about 15 min. Lay brioche sheet on the work surface (no flour needed) and spread the caramel cinnamon filling. The thickness of the filling should match the thickness of the dough and spread nuts over evenly. Gently, flatten with the rolling pin, form a log and freeze for 20 min to rest. Meanwhile, butter and flour a nonstick round pan (9-inch/23cm) or line bottom with greased parchment paper. Pull cinnamon rolls log from the freezer and reshape it into a perfectly even ≈14-inch/35cm cylinder. Divide into 7 equal portions and arrange them in the pan spacing them about. Press down a bit, cover and let proof for about 90 min.

Baking

Egg-wash proofed rolls if desired. Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for about 35 min. Glaze and put rolls back in the oven for 60 seconds to set. Serve at room temperature – Enjoy!