Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Delightful, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with warm cinnamon sugar and topped with icing, perfect for brunch or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Warm the Milk and Butter
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix in Wet Ingredients
- Knead the Dough
- Let the Dough Rise
- Roll Out the Dough
- Sprinkle with Cinnamon and Sugar
- Roll Up the Dough
- Second Rise
- Preheat and Bake
- Prepare the Icing
- Drizzle and Serve
Notes
For best results, make sure your yeast is active, and knead the dough well for a fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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