Description
A delightful homemade cinnamon roll recipe that promises a warm, soft texture and sweet cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Warm milk and butter until lukewarm, then pour into the flour mixture with eggs.
- Stir until a dough starts to form and mix well.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll up tightly.
- Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces, place in a greased dish, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk; drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
For dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Experiment with adding vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg