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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Deliciously soft and gooey cinnamon rolls topped with vanilla icing, perfect for warming your home and your heart.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for spreading)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Warm the liquid: In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter until warm (not hot).
  3. Add the eggs: Once the mixture is well combined, add the eggs and mix until a dough begins to form.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let it rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough: Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Spread the filling: Spread with butter and sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Roll & cut: Start rolling tightly from one end to the other and cut into equal pieces.
  9. Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Drizzle the icing: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month.

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