Description
These Soft Cinnamon Rolls are tender, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon and brown sugar filling, finished with a smooth powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or any time you want a comforting homemade treat, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and easy steps to deliver bakery-quality rolls that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast dough: Warm the milk to about 110°F to activate the yeast. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt, then gradually incorporate the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for approximately 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and leave it to rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until it has doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough and add filling: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture generously to cover every inch for a flavorful filling.
- Shape and second rise: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Slice into even rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss. Arrange the rolls with space between them in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overbaking to keep the rolls soft and tender.
- Glaze and serve: While still warm, drizzle the rolls with powdered sugar glaze made by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use warm milk (not hot) to properly activate the yeast.
- Knead the dough well to develop gluten for soft, fluffy rolls.
- Don’t skip the second rise to ensure tender, airy rolls.
- Use dental floss to cut even slices without squashing the dough.
- Brush baked rolls with melted butter for a shiny, soft finish.
- Bake at 350°F for even cooking without drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg