Description
Indulge in the best cinnamon rolls recipe that will elevate your morning routine! Soft, fluffy rolls enriched with ground cinnamon and topped with a rich icing will make every bite a heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Mix together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Heat milk and butter until warm (not boiling).
- Combine the milk mixture with eggs and add to dry ingredients, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough out, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased dish, let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk, and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for optimal results.
- Allow the dough adequate rising time for fluffy rolls.
- Customize with nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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