Ah, Cinnamon Rolls 🍩—soft, sweet, gooey, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Here’s a classic, fluffy, and easy-to-follow recipe:
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Servings: 8–12
Prep time: 30–40 min (plus rising)
Cook time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2ÂĽ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs.
- Gradually add flour until dough comes together.
- Knead & rise
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Prepare the filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spread softened butter over rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll & cut
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches).
- Starting from the long side, roll tightly into a log.
- Cut into 12 equal slices and place in a greased baking pan.
- Second rise
- Cover and let rolls rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make icing.
- Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls.
🔥 Tips
- Warm milk is key to activate yeast—too hot will kill it.
- For extra gooey rolls, brush extra butter and sugar on top before baking.
- Can add raisins, nuts, or cream cheese frosting for a twist.
- Rolls are best served warm but store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
I can also give you a super-soft overnight cinnamon roll recipe where you prepare the dough the night before for fluffy rolls in the morning.
Do you want that overnight version?
