Ingredients
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
– 1 cup milk (warm)
– ⅓ cup butter (melted)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
– ⅓ cup butter (softened)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Making cinnamon rolls is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture until combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
5. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
6. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
8. Roll the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
9. Spread Softened Butter: Evenly spread the softened butter over the rolled dough.
10. Add Filling: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
11. Roll Up the Dough: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
12. Cut Rolls: Slice the log into 12-15 equal pieces.
13. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
14. Preheat Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
15. Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
16. Cool: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
17. Make Icing: In a bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
18. Frost the Rolls: Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.
These steps will guide you in creating these amazing cinnamon rolls that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-15 rolls
- Calories: 300 kcal (per roll)
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 5g