Warm Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with a sweet glaze, bursting with rich cinnamon flavor. Perfectly gooey in the center, these rolls offer a delightful sweetness with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 cupmilk, warm to about 110°F
- 8 Tbspgranulated sugar
- 8 Tbspbutter, melted
- 1packet active dry yeast
- 2 wholeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 cupbrown sugar, packed
- 2 Tbspground cinnamon
- 4 Tbspbutter, softened, for filling
- Powdered sugar, for icing
- 2 Tbspmilk, for icing
Directions
- Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Step 2: Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, melted butter, eggs, salt, and the yeast mixture. Mix until it forms a dough.
SPONSOREDAd slot - Step 3: Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Step 4: Let It Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Step 5: Prepare the Filling
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Step 6: Add the Filling
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, then tightly roll it up from the long side.
- Step 7: Cut into Rolls
Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased baking pan.
- Step 8: Second Rise
Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, until puffy.
- Step 9: Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), then bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Step 10: Prepare the Icing
Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over warm rolls before serving.