Description
Indulge in the cozy aroma and delightful taste of homemade cinnamon rolls, perfect for any gathering or leisurely morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- Powdered Sugar (for glazing, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl, letting it sit until frothy.
- Create the dough by mixing flour, salt, yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and remaining milk.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a 16×24 inch rectangle.
- Add melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture over the dough.
- Roll the dough into a tight log and pinch the seam closed.
- Slice the roll into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise for 30-45 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze the rolls with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk after baking.
Notes
These rolls can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, baking, breakfast, dessert