The finishing touch on any cinnamon roll has to be its topping!Ī cinnamon roll isn’t complete without some type of melty glaze or frosting. Starting the dough in my stand mixer and finishing the kneading process by hand usually gives me the best results. I also find it’s easier to get the consistency of the dough right if you knead by hand. It is definitely easier to make using a stand mixer with a dough hook, but a little elbow grease never hurt anyone. This recipe can be made by hand or with a dough hook / stand mixer. Making These Matcha Cinnamon Rolls by Hand vs. This little break allows the gluten to relax a bit and makes the dough easier to roll out. Once you get to this point, stop, and let the dough rest for about 10-20 minutes. Whichever method you use to make the dough, just be sure to knead or mix the dough until it gets an elastic texture and pulls away from the bowl or counter.
It should feel tacky, but not leave any residue on your finger when you pull it away. I like to press into the dough with my finger and see how it feels. The easiest way to know that the dough is ready to be rested is to do a test with your finger. We want these to turn out fluffy and soft! This is why you want to be careful with how much flour you add. If you add too much flour you can end up with dense, chewy cinnamon rolls that are difficult to roll. You need just enough flour to make the dough workable. It makes it easier to handle and knead by hand, but it’s still tacky and soft. I find kneading an additional 1-2 Tbsp of flour into the dough at that stage is the perfect amount. This recipe starts with 4 cups of all-purpose flour.īut as you add in your wet ingredients and the eggs, a sticky dough ball forms and you might need to add in additional flour. How Much Flour Am I Supposed to Use in the Matcha Cinnamon Roll Dough? I find that the sweet notes of matcha pair well with my rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, so I used that recipe as a base for this cinnamon roll frosting. To give these matcha cinnamon rolls an intense matcha flavor, I use matcha in the cinnamon roll filling, dough, and frosting. Packing these Cinnamon Rolls with Matcha Flavor The good news is a little goes a long way. I’m not going to lie, high-quality matcha powder is not cheap. I usually order mine in a large bag online! You can buy match in the coffee or tea aisle of most grocery stores.
However, good quality matcha should have almost a sweet finish. It’s rich and smooth, but sometimes it can have a bitter aftertaste. Matcha is made from special green tea leaves that are ground down into an incredibly fine consistency. Matcha reminds me of springy warm weather, so it felt like the perfect time to make these.
This week I wanted to try something new and make matcha cinnamon rolls! When the weekend rolls around I love making a batch of fluffy, warm cinnamon rolls.