Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade cinnamon rolls that offer a perfect blend of fluffy dough, rich cinnamon filling, and creamy icing. These delightful treats are not just a breakfast staple; they evoke memories of family gatherings and cozy mornings. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create these gooey delights that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let froth for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually mix in flour and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms. Knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (¼ inch thick), spread filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk to drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg