Homemade Cinnamon Roll Recipe
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Homemade Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Description
The Homemade Cinnamon Roll Recipe starts by activating yeast in warm water with sugar. A milk, butter, sugar, and salt mixture is heated gently, then combined with eggs, flour, and the yeast mixture to make a soft dough. Kneading yields a smooth, elastic texture, and the dough rests until doubled in size. After rising, the dough is rolled out and filled with a butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixture before being rolled and sliced into rolls.
The rolls bake in a greased pan until soft and golden, then are topped with a frosting made from powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and salt, creating a rich, sweet topper that contrasts with the soft dough. The recipe supports making the dough by hand, mixer, or bread machine, and suggests using dental floss to cut even rolls. Advance preparation includes refrigerating the shaped rolls up to 24 hours before baking, with a warm rise before baking.
This recipe produces fluffy, tender cinnamon rolls with a balance of cinnamon spice and sweet cream cheese frosting, suitable for a breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water warm
- 1 package active dry yeast or 2 ¼ teaspoons
- ¾ cup milk whole
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus 1 teaspoon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ¾ to 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour divided
- 2 egg room temperature
Filling
- ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Frosting
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar or as needed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter softened, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 pan or baking dish and set aside.
- Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of white sugar in a small bowl. Let the mixture rest for 7 to 10 minutes or until it becomes foamy*.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, butter, remaining white sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture to 120 to 130°F with a thermometer.
- Attach a dough hook to a stand mixer and add 2 cups of flour. Add the eggs, warm milk mixture, and the yeast mixture. Mix on medium-low speed until combined.
- Turn the mixer to medium speed and add the flour ½ cup at a time until the dough forms a soft ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You may not need all of the flour.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
- Grease a large bowl and add the dough. Lightly cover it with a kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and with a rolling pin, roll it out into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle.
- Spread butter on the dough and sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Roll the dough tightly, starting on the long side. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 15 even pieces and place them in the prepared pan.
- Cover rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brush rolls with additional milk if desired and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- To prepare the frosting, while the rolls are baking, combine frosting ingredients with a mixer until fluffy.
- Allow rolls to cool for about 10-15 minutes and spread frosting on warm rolls.
Notes
- Check the yeast's freshness by ensuring it foams when activated; replace if not.
- If no mixer, knead dough by hand for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Dental floss can be used to slice rolls evenly without squashing the dough.
- Prepared rolls can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; warm them in the turned-off oven with a bowl of hot water to rise before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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