Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup softened butter
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Mix into a dough.
- 2
Knead dough for 5-10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
- 3
Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 4
Roll tightly and cut into slices. Place in a baking dish.
- 5
Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
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Cover the dough with a damp cloth while rising to prevent drying.
Roll the dough tightly to keep the swirls intact.
Add cream cheese frosting after baking for extra flavor.
For make-ahead: prepare the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of homemade cinnamon rolls baking in the oven! These soft, pillowy rolls with their swirls of cinnamon sugar are the ultimate comfort food.
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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread on warm rolls.
Make-Ahead Tips
Night Before: Prepare rolls up to the second rise, cover tightly, and refrigerate. In the morning, let come to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before baking.
Freezer Method: Bake rolls, cool completely, and freeze. Reheat in microwave for fresh-baked taste anytime.
Variations
Orange Rolls: Add orange zest to filling and orange juice to frosting Pecan Rolls: Add chopped pecans to the filling Apple Cinnamon: Add thin apple slices to the filling
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