Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, Sweet, and Delicious.

Cinnamon Rolls:

These homemade cinnamon rolls are fluffy, buttery, and packed with cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!

Ingredients:

1- For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F/45°C)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp salt

2- For the Filling:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup softened butter

3- For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk (or heavy cream)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
• Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir to combine.
• Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

2. Make the Filling & Assemble Rolls:

• In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Roll out the dough into a 15×10-inch rectangle.
• Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
• Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
• Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

3. Bake the Rolls:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

4. Make the Glaze & Serve:

• Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.
• Enjoy!

Tips & suggestions:

• For extra gooey rolls, brush with melted butter before baking.
• For a cream cheese frosting, replace glaze with a mix of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
• For overnight cinnamon rolls, let the assembled rolls rise in the fridge overnight, then bake in the morning.

Enjoy your meal!