– For the Dough:
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ cup whole milk (warm)
– ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– For the Cinnamon Filling:
– ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
– 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
– For the Tres Leches Soak:
– ½ cup whole milk
– ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
– ½ cup evaporated milk
– For the Frosting:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons milk
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Creating these Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls is easier than you might think. Just follow this guide step by step:
1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Slowly add warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
3. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
4. Roll Out the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
5. Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling mixture over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Roll Up the Dough: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
7. Cut into Rolls: Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
8. Let Them Rise Again: Cover the rolling dish with a cloth and allow the rolls to rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Prepare the Tres Leches Soak: While the rolls are baking, mix together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a bowl.
11. Soak the Rolls: Once baked, remove the rolls from the oven and pour the tres leches mixture evenly over them. Allow to soak for about 15-20 minutes.
12. Make the Frosting: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the soaked rolls.