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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Flour – All-purpose or bread flour works best.
  • Yeast – Gives the rolls their signature fluffy rise.
  • Milk – Adds richness and tenderness.
  • Butter – Essential for both the dough and the filling.
  • Sugar – Usually white sugar for the dough and brown sugar for the filling.
  • Eggs – For structure and richness.
  • Salt – To balance sweetness.
  • Cinnamon – The star spice of the recipe.

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. Activate the Yeast: Warm milk (not too hot, around 110°F/43°C) with a spoonful of sugar. Stir in the yeast and let it bubble for about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, and sugar into the yeast mixture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–2 hours until doubled.
Assembling and Baking the Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Roll It Out: After the first rise, punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle.
  2. Spread the Filling: Brush with softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon (and nuts or chocolate if using).
  3. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into even slices.
  4. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Frost: Spread cream cheese frosting or glaze over warm rolls.
  7. Pro Tip: Don’t frost them when piping hot, or the icing will melt completely into the rolls. Warm is perfect—it seeps in just enough but still looks pretty.