Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup whole milk, warmed
– ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
– 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Creating these incredible cinnamon rolls is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter and eggs. Once the yeast is frothy, add it to this mixture.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
5. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
6. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
8. Roll Out Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough, then roll it out into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
9. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon mixture over the rolled-out dough.
10. Roll Up: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log, pinching the seams to seal.
11. Cut Rolls: Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking pan.
12. Second Rise: Cover the rolls again and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
13. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
14. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
15. Cool: Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
16. Prepare Icing: While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
17. Drizzle Icing: Once the rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over the top and serve warm.
These steps ensure that your cinnamon rolls turn out perfectly fluffy and delicious every time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g