Description
Indulge in the warm, fragrant bliss of homemade cinnamon rolls that transform any morning into a cozy celebration. Soft, pillowy dough swirled with aromatic cinnamon and topped with a sweet glaze creates the perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or simply treating yourself, these delightful rolls are sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar, then sprinkle in active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Whisk in melted butter and eggs into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour while mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out the dough, spread melted butter, sprinkle with filling, roll tightly, slice into rolls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once cooled slightly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg