Here’s a full guide to Cinnamon Rolls—soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert:
🥐 Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Knead for 5–10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar evenly.
3. Roll and Slice
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log.
- Slice into 1–1.5 inch rolls and place in a greased baking pan.
- Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown
5. Add Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a smooth glaze
- Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls before serving
💡 Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Use room-temperature butter for easy spreading
- Don’t overbake—keep them soft and fluffy
- Add nuts or raisins for extra texture
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient quick version of cinnamon rolls that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
