Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor, these homemade cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Baking dish
- Stand mixer (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 cup milk warm (110°F)
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter softened
Glaze/Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk or cream cheese
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and mix with yeast and sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, eggs, and melted butter. Add the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other.
- Slice the roll into equal pieces (about 12-15 rolls).
- Place them in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (or cream cheese for a richer taste).
- Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Warm leftovers in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.