Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with creamy icing, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined, then knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a floured surface.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon, and roll it tightly.
- Slice the rolled dough into individual rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let the sliced rolls rise again for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake the rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth, drizzle over freshly baked rolls.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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