## Simone Tondo’s Family Recipe for Delicious Cinnamon Rolls: A Taste of Home
Simone Tondo, the celebrated chef behind the renowned Parisian restaurant Racines, recently shared a treasured family recipe during her trip to Stockholm. This isn’t just any recipe; it’s a culinary journey, a taste of home that transports you with every bite. Get ready to experience the magic of Simone’s cinnamon rolls!
Ingredients:
For 12 cinnamon rolls:
* 500g flour
* 250ml lukewarm milk
* 75g sugar
* 75g melted butter
* 1 egg
* 10g fresh baker’s yeast
* 5g salt
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 100g brown sugar (for the filling)
For the frosting:
* 100g cream cheese (the best you can find!)
* 50g softened butter
* 150g powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (freshly grated vanilla beans are even better!)
* 2-3 tablespoons milk
Preparation:
1.
Activate the yeast:
In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the yeast to come alive and start working its magic.2.
Create the dough:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add the milk-yeast mixture, kneading until you achieve a smooth and elastic dough. This process is key to achieving the perfect texture for your rolls.3.
Rise time:
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size. The yeast will work its magic, creating air pockets that give the rolls their fluffy texture.4.
Rolling and filling:
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 40×50 cm. Spread the melted butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.5.
Forming the rolls:
Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice it into 3-4 cm thick rounds. Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, leaving some space between each one. Cover them again and let them rise for another 30 minutes.6.
Baking time:
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.7.
Whipping up the frosting:
While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. The creamy frosting will be the perfect complement to the sweet, cinnamon-filled rolls.8.
Glazing and serving:
Let the rolls cool slightly before generously drizzling them with the frosting. For an extra touch of indulgence, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or raisins to the filling.Enjoy!
Simone Tondo’s cinnamon rolls are best served warm, ideally with a cup of spiced hot wine by a cozy fireplace. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
A taste of tradition:
This recipe is more than just a simple dessert; it’s a piece of Simone Tondo’s culinary heritage. It’s a recipe that brings back memories, warms hearts, and invites you to savor a taste of home. So, gather your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and create a batch of these delightful cinnamon rolls. Your family and friends will be delighted!
For more culinary inspiration, check out these recipes from Simone Tondo:
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Simone Tondo’s Apple Pie Recipe
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