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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft, gooey Cinnamon Rolls made quickly and easily at home using simple pantry ingredients. This recipe delivers fluffy dough with a rich, buttery cinnamon filling, topped with a luscious glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup milk, lukewarm
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, then sprinkle in the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt, then add the softened butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a mixer, then let it rise covered for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  2. Make the Filling: While the dough is rising, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. This luscious mixture will create the gooey, flavorful swirls inside your Cinnamon Rolls.
  3. Roll and Fill: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough, making sure to cover every corner for a consistent gooey taste.
  4. Shape the Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the roll into equal-sized pieces, usually 9 to 12 rolls depending on your pan size.
  5. Second Rise: Place the rolls into a greased baking dish with a little space between them to expand. Cover and let them rise again for 30 to 45 minutes to become extra fluffy and light.
  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the Cinnamon Rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
  7. Glaze and Serve: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle it generously over the warm Cinnamon Rolls right out of the oven for maximum gooey delight.

Notes

  • Use fresh yeast to ensure the dough rises well for light, airy rolls.
  • Don’t skip the second rise for tender, fluffy layers.
  • Roll the dough tight for defined swirls with gooey filling.
  • Use softened but not melted butter for easy spreading in the filling.
  • Bake rolls in the center of the oven for even temperature and perfect baking.

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