Description
Cinnamon rolls are the ultimate indulgence, combining fluffy dough and gooey cinnamon-sugar filling topped with creamy icing. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dessert, these delightful rolls fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas that will have everyone eagerly waiting for a taste. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or reheated the next day, this simple recipe guarantees sweet satisfaction and warm memories with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Warm milk until lukewarm; mix with yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the yeast mixture and stir to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl while waiting. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal pieces. Arrange in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk to make icing; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg