Description
Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls are the ultimate breakfast treat, wrapping you in a warm embrace of sweet cinnamon and buttery goodness. Perfect for lazy weekends or special gatherings, these delightful rolls will surely bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a cozy atmosphere filled with the inviting aroma of freshly baked treats. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of soft dough and gooey icing that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar in a bowl; let sit until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by combining brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll tightly to form a log.
- Slice the log into even pieces using dental floss and place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Whisk powdered sugar with vanilla and enough milk to create a glaze; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg