Description
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls that fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and sweetness, perfect for breakfast or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (4 cups)
- Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Baking powder (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Whole milk (1 cup)
- Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
- Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- Cinnamon (2 tablespoons)
- Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- Cream cheese (for frosting; optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it’s frothy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the activated yeast mixture and melted butter into the flour mix. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1-2 hours.
- Prep the filling: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll out the dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread some love: Brush the rolled-out dough with softened butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over it.
- Roll it up: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough to form a log and slice into 12 rolls.
- Second rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Place the rolls in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the frosting: Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost and serve: Let the rolls cool for 10 minutes before frosting and serving.
Notes
Enjoy warm and serve with coffee or tea. Feel free to incorporate nuts or fruits into the filling for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, comfort food, baking, dessert