Milk Street Digital Class: Bake A Better Cinnamon Roll with Sarah Kieffer

A tray of cinnamon rolls warm out of the oven: there’s just nothing better. But the seemingly simple cinnamon roll can be a stumbling block for even the most confident baker, threatening to come out too dry, too sweet or too bland. Sarah Kieffer, author of the new book “100 Morning Treats,” is here to save you from that stumble. She’s made her tried and true cinnamon rolls—which happen to have a bit of a cult following after winning first place in a cinnamon roll bake-off on The Kitchn—literally hundreds of times, and you’ll see why. Sarah will let you in on the magic of her (almost) no-knead enriched dough, which uses honey for subtle sweetness plus two hardworking pantry ingredients that guarantee a tender crumb. You’ll make a classic filling but will also get approved tips from the pro on how to add nuts, dried fruit, different spices and other embellishments to make your cinnamon rolls your own. Plus, you’ll learn a handful of different ways to shape your cinnamon rolls, meaning you can shake up not just the flavor but also the appearance of this winter baking must-have. For the adventurous, we’ll also share Sarah’s buttermilk cinnamon roll recipe, which is a bit more advanced. Join us to learn to make the cinnamon rolls of your dreams.