Here’s a classic Cinnamon Roll recipe 🍩—soft, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon-sugar goodness.
Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients (makes 8–10 rolls)
Dough
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, salt, egg, and yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5–7 minutes).
- First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Roll out dough
- On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle (about 12×8 inches).
- Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Form rolls
- Roll dough tightly from the long side.
- Slice into 8–10 rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Second rise
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make icing
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
Tips
- Extra soft: Brush rolls with melted butter right after baking.
- Add-ins: Sprinkle raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips inside before rolling.
- Faster version: Use store-bought refrigerated dough for quicker rolls.
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute cinnamon roll recipe that doesn’t need hours of rising but is still fluffy and delicious.
