Description

Soft Cinnamon Rolls are tender, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet treats perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special snack. This easy-to-follow recipe uses common pantry ingredients to create bakery-quality cinnamon rolls with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Customize with your favorite fillings, glazes, or toppings for a delightful homemade indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Glaze Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Activate the yeast: Warm the milk to about 110°F, sprinkle in the active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead by hand or mixer with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
Let the dough rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and on a floured surface, roll it out into a 12 x 16 inch rectangle for even rolling.
Add the filling: Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon generously on top.
Roll and cut: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 1.5 to 2 inch thick rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
Second rise: Place rolls in a greased baking pan, spaced slightly apart. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown but still soft.
Glaze and serve: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to a creamy glaze. Drizzle or spread over warm rolls and enjoy.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better yeast activation and mixing.
Do not rush the rising times to ensure soft, fluffy rolls.
Knead dough well to develop gluten structure for light texture.
Roll dough tightly but gently to keep filling intact.
Check oven temperature with a thermometer to avoid overbaking and dryness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 320
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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