Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade cinnamon rolls, warm and gooey, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (optional for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast. Add the sugar and whisk gently. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix it up: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of flour and salt. After your yeast mixture is frothy, add the egg and melted butter to the bowl, mixing until just combined.
- Knead to perfection: Gradually add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until your dough comes together. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the butter: Smear the softened butter all over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle and roll: Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover them again, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost: Beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth, drizzle over warm rolls, and enjoy!
Notes
These rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, homemade, dessert, baking