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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (swoon-worthy!)
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (swoon-worthy!)

These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls feature a yeast-leavened dough enriched with butter, milk, sugar, salt, and eggs. Rolled out thin, the dough is spread with a cinnamon sugar filling before being rolled up and cut into portions. After a rise, the rolls are baked and topped with a buttery vanilla icing for a soft, sweet treat with a tender crumb and classic cinnamon aroma.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dough:
  • 2 ½ tsp yeast I have used less with perfect results, dry
  • 4 oz water (warmed to 105-115ºF)
  • ⅓ cup sugar (plus ½ tsp)
  • 4 oz milk (warmed, I use buttermilk)
  • ⅓ cup butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • 4 cup all-purpose flour more or less to attain a firm, yet slightly sticky dough
Filling:
  • 2 oz butter (melted)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp cinnamon
Icing:
  • 2 oz butter (good quality, like Lewis Road Creamery)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp water (or milk)

Instructions

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  1. Brush the inside of two 8" or 9" round pans or a 9" x 13" tray with melted butter.
  2. Stand mixer (or by hand) instructions: place the water, yeast and ½ teaspoon of sugar in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Combine the milk, ⅓ cup (66 grams) sugar, melted butter, salt and egg in another bowl or measuring jug. Stir this mixture well, then add to yeast and water in bowl.
  3. Add half the flour and beat until smooth, using the dough hook. Add the remaining flour until the dough is firm, but will be slightly sticky. Cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough after it has risen and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mix the cinnamon with the brown and white sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Roll out the dough with rolling pin into a 7" x 10" rectangle. Spread the melted butter on the dough, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, going almost to the edges. Roll the dough, starting from the longest edge (see below.) Pinch the edges to seal.
  7. Cut into quarters using plain dental floss, then cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces. Place into two 8" or 9" round buttered tins or a rectangular baking tray, and place in oven (unheated) for about half an hour or until doubled in size.
  8. Once risen, remove from the oven and preheat oven to 350ºF.
  9. When ready, place the rolls in the center of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  10. While the rolls are baking, make the icing.
  11. Mix all the icing ingredients together, until it has a smooth spreading consistency.
  12. The rolls will rise and be golden brown when ready. While still a little warm, spread with the icing.

Notes

  • Mix dough in a stand mixer for easier handling and consistent results.
  • If using a bread machine, add wet ingredients first, then flour, placing yeast in a center well and use the dough cycle.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 roll Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 89mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 434IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 roll
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 434IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.