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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls with Fresh Milled Flour

These whole wheat cinnamon rolls made with fresh milled flour are soft, naturally sweet, and full of cozy flavor. A wholesome twist on a classic favorite!

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Ingredients

For Rolls

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 to 3½ cups fresh milled flour (I used a 50/50 mix of hard read and hard white)
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast

For Filling

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter-to brush on the dough before rolling

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup confectioners/ powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream + more if needed

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and butter just until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly—it should be warm to the touch, not hot.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk mixture with the honey, egg, and salt. Stir until well blended.
  • Add 2 cups of flour and stir until a thick batter forms. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and stir it in. Continue adding the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–6 minutes, until smooth and elastic. You can also knead in a stand mixer using the dough hook. (This is the method I prefer.)
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Go ahead and mix together the sugar mixture for the filling by stirring together both sugars and cinnamon.
  • Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into an 18 by 15 inch rectangle. Then brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up the dough tightly making a long cylinder. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, but into 18 slices. 
  • Place each slice in a prepared baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled.
  • While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375F (190°C).Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and drizzle with frosting.
  • Serve warm, or transfer the rolls to a wire rack to cool completely.