Description
Make classic cinnamon rolls at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough. Roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the frosting.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra soft rolls, cover them with foil after 15 minutes of baking.
- You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon-sugar filling.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, cinnabon, sweet rolls, breakfast, dessert, baking, homemade