Make the Softest and Most Delicious Cinnamon Rolls
There’s something special about the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your kitchen. These soft, buttery spirals are easier to make than they look and taste like pure comfort. Here’s how to create bakery-style cinnamon rolls right at home.
Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk not hot
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the dough.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and the egg. Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle the sugar mixture on top.
Shape and cut.
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Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 9–12 even rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls are golden and soft in the center.
Make the glaze.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and let it melt slightly into the swirls.
