Prep Time: 4 hours | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 | Author: Olivelle
Who says you can't make bakery-worthy cinnamon rolls at home? These French Toast Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and full of cozy flavor - but with a little citrusy twist that makes them unforgettable.
With bright orange juice and zest paired with Olivelle's Creme Brulee White Barrel Aged Balsamic, every bite balances sweet warmth with a refreshing note. Whether you're hosting brunch, surprising the family on a Sunday morning, or just craving a baking project that'll make your kitchen smell like heaven, these rolls deliver.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk, lukewarm (105-115F)
- 1/4 cup orange juice, lukewarm (105-115F)
- 1 Tbsp Creme Brulee White Barrel Aged Balsamic
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Olivelle French Toast Sugar Shaker
- 1/2 tsp Olivelle Vanilla Bean Infused Sea Salt
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp Brown Butter Infused Olive Oil
For the Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 Tbsp Brown Butter Infused Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Olivelle French Toast Sugar Shaker
- 2 Tbsp Creme Brulee White Barrel Aged Balsamic
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 Tbsp Brown Butter Infused Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 Tbsp Olivelle French Toast Sugar Shaker
- 2 Tbsp Creme Brulee White Barrel Aged Balsamic
- 1 tsp Olivelle Vanilla Bean Infused Sea Salt
Directions:
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To make the dough, combine together the yeast, milk, orange juice, and Crème Brûlée White Barrel Aged Balsamic and let sit for 10 minutes to let the yeast bloom.
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Mix in the flour, French Toast Sugar Shaker, Vanilla Bean Infused Sea Salt, eggs, and Brown Butter Infused Olive Oil. Knead on a floured surface for 4-5 minutes. Add to an oiled bowl, cover and let sit for 2-3 hours.
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On a floured surface roll out the dough to about 10 x 16 inches. Mix the ingredients for the filling in a small bowl and spread evenly on the dough. Roll tightly on the long end and pinch the edge to keep together. Trim off both ends, then cut into 12 even pieces.
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Add pieces to an oiled 9x13 baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
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Bake at 375F until golden brown, about 25-35 minutes.
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Mix the ingredients for the frosting in a bowl. As soon as the rolls are out of the oven use about a quarter of the frosting to top the rolls. Let the cinnamon rolls cool, then finish frosting with the remainder of the frosting. Enjoy!
Pro Tips:
- For extra flavor, zest the orange directly over the frosting bowl to release more oils.
- Want gooier rolls? Reduce baking time by 2 - 3 minutes.
- These reheat beautifully - just pop them in a low oven for 10 minutes.
