Cinnamon Rolls
Fragrant with cinnamon and enriched with a cream-cheese glaze, these morning buns make an unforgettable breakfast. Mashed potato is the secret in our cinnamon roll recipe; it gives the buns their light texture, while bread flour provides structure and chew. It might be tempting to enjoy them straight out of the oven, but be sure to let the buns rest at least 20 minutes before serving—this completes the cooking process and yields tender and airy, not gummy, buns. You can also make the cinnamon rolls ahead of time and freeze them prior to baking.
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Rolls can be made, sliced, and frozen up to 3 months ahead. Freeze them in their baking dish, tightly wrapped in plastic, at the end of step 3. When ready to proceed, defrost them in the refrigerator overnight before continuing with step 4.