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!
