Gemma's Best-Ever Cinnamon Rolls (No-Knead, No Machine)

Step 1

Combine the flour, yeast and salt in a very large bowl.

Step 2

In a separate jug add in the milk, water, honey, and butter. Heat it in the microwave until it is warm (at blood temperature) and the butter has melted. Whisk in the eggs quickly.

Step 3

Stir the wet into the dry to make a soft dough. You can simply mix with a spoon until there are no flour lumps yet. Scrape down the dough from the sides of the bowl.

Step 4

Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise for 2 hours at room temperature. After this, refrigerate the dough for at least 8 hours but preferably overnight. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before use.

Step 5

Line a 9 x 13 inch baking tray with parchment and butter the sides. Set aside.

Step 6

make the cinnamon roll filling by combining the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl and stir until smooth. Set aside.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and roll it into a rectangle approximately 22-inches x 12-inches. This is a soft dough so use extra flour where needed.

Step 8

Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a narrow margin around the edge uncovered.

Step 9

Starting with a long edge, gently roll the dough into a log. Don't roll it too tightly; if you do, the centers of the buns will pop up as they bake.

Step 10

Slice the rolls about 2-inches thick and set them with their cinnamon face up. (at this point you can cover then and place in the fridge overnight to be baked the next day if you want)

Step 11

Cover the pan, and allow the rolls to rise until they're have grown into each other and are puffed up, about 60 minutes.

Step 12

Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)

Step 13

Uncover the pan, and bake the buns for 40 to 45 minutes, until they're a deep golden brown.

Step 14

In a medium bowl beat the soft cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla together with a whisk until well smooth and lump free.

Step 15

Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 16

Spread your cream cheese glaze generously over the cinnamon rolls while still warm and devour immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day.