Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious and gooey cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy brunch or a sweet treat any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the wet ingredients by adding melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add in the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add the toppings by spreading softened butter over the dough, and sprinkling with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
- Let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Use warm milk for yeast activation; ensure the dough rises adequately for fluffy rolls. Experiment with toppings like nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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