Cinnamon rolls that will wow your taste buds today!
Delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
- Make sure the yeast is fresh for the best rise.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.