Cinnamon roll
Here’s a classic, fluffy cinnamon roll recipe with a sweet glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert 🍩✨
Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ 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
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, salt, and yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Prepare Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread softened butter over rolled-out dough, then sprinkle filling evenly.
- Shape Rolls:
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Roll tightly from long side, then cut into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls 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.
- Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
Tips
- Brush tops with melted butter before baking for extra richness.
- Add nuts or raisins for variety.
- For cream cheese frosting: replace glaze with 4 oz cream cheese + ¼ cup butter + 1 cup powdered sugar + ½ tsp vanilla.
If you want, I can give a quick no-yeast cinnamon roll recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes but still soft and delicious.
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