Description
Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy morning treat. Picture waking up to the inviting scent of cinnamon and sugar, with soft, pillowy rolls that melt in your mouth. This easy recipe transforms chaotic mornings into delightful celebrations, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo with your favorite beverage. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these irresistible cinnamon rolls that will bring warmth and joy to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add egg and melted butter, then mix in the activated yeast until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead: On a floured surface, knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling: Mix remaining brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out: Punch down dough, roll into a rectangle (¼ inch thick), spread softened butter, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
- Shape rolls: Roll tightly from one end; slice into 12 equal pieces and place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg