Say less 😌🍥
Here’s a straight-up classic, bakery-style cinnamon roll—soft, fluffy, and dripping with icing.
🍥 Classic Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp salt
- 4–4½ cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2½ tbsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
Vanilla Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Rest 5–10 min until foamy.
- Add butter, eggs, and salt.
- Mix in flour gradually to form a soft dough.
- Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Roll into a rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle sugar + cinnamon.
- Roll tight, slice into 9–12 rolls.
- Place in greased pan. Rise 30–45 min.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls.
Pro Tips 😏
- Pour ¼ cup warm heavy cream over rolls before baking = ultra gooey
- Don’t overbake—light golden is perfect
- Ice while warm so it melts into every layer
If you want, I can:
- make a quick 1-hour version
- give an overnight prep
- or create a Juicy Jay’s signature cinnamon roll flavor 🍯🔥
