Description
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, comforting treat that can turn any morning into a special occasion. With their soft, fluffy dough swirled with rich cinnamon and sugar, each roll is drizzled with a sweet glaze that makes them irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these delightful pastries will evoke cherished memories and create new ones for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and granulated sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the center; add melted butter and the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth or use a stand mixer on low.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log, cut into pieces (about 2 inches thick), place in a greased dish, cover, and let rise again for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg