Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warmth of homemade cinnamon rolls that transform any occasion into a delightful celebration. With soft, pillowy dough swirled with rich cinnamon and sugar, topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these rolls promise to elevate your breakfast or dessert game. Perfect for gatherings or cozy brunches, this easy recipe fills your kitchen with inviting aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm. Combine it with yeast and granulated sugar in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter and salt, then gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and roll tightly.
- Slice into equal pieces and place them in a greased baking pan. Let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. For extra flavor, add orange zest to the glaze.