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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe is your ultimate guide to making soft, fluffy, and fragrant cinnamon rolls from scratch. Featuring a tender yeast dough, a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat any time of day. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to achieve perfectly risen rolls with a golden-brown crust and creamy topping that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk, warmed to 110-115°F (43-46°C)
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Filling

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting

  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk, or more to reach desired consistency

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Activate the Yeast: In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the melted butter and beaten egg to the yeast mixture. Whisk well to combine. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium speed for 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time until manageable but still slightly tacky.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Prepare the Filling: While the dough rises, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth and combined.
  7. Roll Out the Dough: Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release air. Turn onto a floured surface and roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  8. Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the dough, leaving a small border along one long edge to seal later.
  9. Roll Up the Dough: Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seam to seal tightly.
  10. Cut the Rolls: Using a sharp serrated knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
  11. Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  12. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  13. Bake the Rolls: Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if the tops brown too quickly.
  14. Cool Slightly: Let the rolls cool in the baking dish for 10-15 minutes to set before frosting.
  15. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: While baking, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
  16. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing on low speed until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
  17. Adjust Consistency: Add milk one tablespoon at a time, blending until frosting reaches desired spreadable consistency.
  18. Frost the Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls for the perfect finish.
  19. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the cinnamon rolls warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a fluffier texture, ensure your milk is warm but not hot when activating the yeast.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife or dental floss for clean, even cuts of the dough log.
  • If the tops brown too fast while baking, cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • Allow rolls to cool slightly before frosting to avoid melting the frosting off completely.
  • You can prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate after the first rise for fresher rolls in the morning.

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