Description
Irresistible homemade cinnamon rolls bring warmth and comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sweet swirls of spicy cinnamon and buttery dough promise pure breakfast bliss for anyone craving a delightful morning treat.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk (to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking it with warm milk and a touch of sugar. Allow the mixture to bloom and become frothy, indicating the yeast is alive and ready.
- Create a rich, pillowy dough by combining the foamy yeast mixture with melted butter, eggs, and remaining sugar. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, kneading until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, approximately one hour.
- Craft the aromatic filling by blending softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness across the surface.
- Generously spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent leakage during rolling.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the longer side and maintaining consistent tension. Seal the seam by pinching the edges together.
- Slice the log into uniform rolls using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss for clean, precise cuts.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing slight spacing between each piece. Cover and permit a second rise until they become puffy and slightly expanded.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and bake the rolls until they transform into a beautiful golden-brown color, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- While baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze by whipping cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to create a luscious, spreadable topping.
- Once baked, drizzle the warm rolls with the creamy glaze, ensuring full coverage for maximum indulgence.
- Serve immediately to experience the ultimate combination of soft, warm texture and sweet, spicy flavor.
Notes
- Select instant or active dry yeast for reliable rising, ensuring the milk temperature stays between 100-110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating those wonderfully soft and stretchy rolls that melt in your mouth.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to help dough mix more evenly and rise consistently.
- Proof rolls in a warm, draft-free area like inside a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to encourage even, gentle rising.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg