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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, tender cinnamon rolls made with a cottage cheese-based dough and layered with melted butter, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon. The rolls bake until golden and are best served pleasantly warm.
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Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese drained first if it contains excess liquid
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs brought to room temperature
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup honey
  • –2 tablespoons ground cinnamon according to preference
  • 2 cups firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking pan so the finished cinnamon rolls release easily after baking.
  • Place the cottage cheese in a blender and process until its texture is completely smooth. Add the granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and milk, then continue blending until evenly combined and creamy.
  • Transfer the blended cottage cheese mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the baking powder until it is evenly distributed.
  • Add the all-purpose flour gradually, incorporating a small amount at a time. Continue mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Place the dough on the prepared surface and stretch or shape it into a large rectangle.
  • In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine the packed brown sugar with the ground cinnamon to prepare the filling mixture.
  • Brush the melted unsalted butter evenly across the entire surface of the rectangular dough. Drizzle the honey over the butter, distributing it as uniformly as possible.
  • Scatter the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the honey-coated dough, covering the surface evenly from edge to edge.
  • Starting at one end, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Slice the log into pieces approximately 1 to 1½ inches thick.
  • Arrange the sliced rolls in the prepared 9 × 13-inch baking pan. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and fully baked through.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the rolls to cool briefly before serving. Serve while still warm.
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