Cinnamon Rolls are soft, sweet, and gooey pastries filled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with icing. Perfect for breakfast or a treat! 🍩✨
Ingredients
Dough
- 2¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup Warm Milk
- ⅓ cup Sugar
- ⅓ cup Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
Filling
- ½ cup Butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2–3 tsp Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, salt, and eggs.
- Add the yeast mixture and gradually stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
2. Roll and Fill
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches).
- Spread soft butter over the surface.
- Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. Shape the Rolls
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place in a greased baking pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
5. Add Icing
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
💡 Tips
- Brush the rolls with melted butter before baking for extra softness.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for variety.
- Serve warm for best gooey texture.
If you want, I can also show you a 5-minute no-yeast version of cinnamon rolls that’s perfect for quick cravings. 🥐✨
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