Absolutely! Here’s a classic, soft, and gooey Cinnamon Roll recipe 🍩—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want a sweet treat.
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Servings: 8–12
Prep time: 30–40 min (plus rising)
Cook time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ 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
- Activate yeast
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough
- Stir in sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead & rise
- Knead on a floured surface 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 the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll & cut
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches).
- Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place slices 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 rolls.
🔥 Tips
- Use warm milk to properly activate the yeast.
- Folding butter inside the dough before rolling can make rolls extra soft.
- Can add raisins, nuts, or cream cheese frosting for variety.
- Best served warm; store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
I can also give you an overnight cinnamon roll recipe where the dough rises slowly in the fridge, so you can bake fresh rolls in the morning with minimal prep.
Do you want the overnight version?
