Description
A delightful recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Active dry yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Warm milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup, melted
- Large eggs: 2
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened (for filling)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup, packed
- Ground cinnamon: 2 tbsp
- Chopped nuts: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (for icing)
- Milk: 2 tbsp (for icing)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the remaining flour to form the dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter and sprinkle filling ingredients on the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
- Let the rolls rise in a greased baking dish for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the icing while the rolls are baking.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh for proper rising.
- Use warm milk, not hot, to activate yeast.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for best texture.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before icing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, homemade, baking, dessert, sweet rolls