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cinnamon-rolls-recipe

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup butter softened

Icing

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and yeast.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt until warm (120-130°F).
  3. 3. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; add eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high speed for 3 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (6-8 minutes).
  5. 5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
  6. 6. Punch dough down. Roll into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
  7. 7. Spread softened butter over dough. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
  8. 8. Roll up dough and cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled (about 30 minutes).
  9. 9. Bake in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly.
  10. 10. For icing, combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Baking, Cinnamon Rolls
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