Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a rich cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Spread butter: Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter, ensuring it is evenly covered.
- Add the filling: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll up: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the rolls: Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle icing: Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for best texture and flavor. Pair with coffee or hot chocolate.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg