Description
Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls that bring warmth and comfort for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) of active dry yeast
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a big bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt. Add the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- After the dough has risen, roll it into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread melted butter over the dough, leaving a little edge on one side.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the butter.
- Starting from the edge without the butter, roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
- Cover the rolls again and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the rolls are done, let cool for about 5 minutes and drizzle icing over the warm rolls.
Notes
These cinnamon rolls can be served plain, with fruit, or topped with nut butter. They also freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, breakfast, dessert, homemade, pastry