2 weeks of research. A (very) complex spreadsheet. 6 pounds of flour, 20 hours of cooking and so, so many tastings. Join Zaynab Issa in the Bon Apptit Test Kitchen as she takes you through the journey of creating her pillowy cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting - a recipe that took 72 rolls to achieve perfection. Get Zaynab's full recipe here: https://bonappetit.com/recipe/cinnamon-rolls-cream-cheese-frosting Director: Paz Mendez Hodes Director of Photography: David Castellano Editor: Robert Malone Talent: Zaynab Issa, Chris Morocco Culinary Director: Kelly Janke Producer: Tyrice Hester Line Producer: Jen McGinity Associate Producer: Shelby Boamah Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Camera Operator: Tony Aviles Audio: Austin Rumsey Food Stylist: Kaitlin Wayne Culinary Assistant: Biba Clark Prop Styling: Marina Bevilacqua Photographer: Isa Zapata Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Arajo Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rankin Graphics, Animation: La Kichler Special Thanks: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatlizhaseaten, https://www.tiktok.com/@msshiandmrhe https://msshiandmrhe.com/ Want Bon Apptit shirts, hats and more? https://shop.bonappetit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_brand=ba&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=video&utm_content=merch-shop-promo Still havent subscribed to Bon Apptit on YouTube? http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn Want more Bon Apptit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! https://bit.ly/313UWRu ABOUT BON APPTIT Bon Apptit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.