Here’s a simple, classic Cinnamon Roll recipe—soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Glaze (optional but delicious):
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1–1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Make the dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes (by hand or with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Form the rolls:
- Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Cut into 12 equal slices and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Second rise:
- Cover rolls and let rise 30–45 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the glaze:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until desired consistency.
- Spread glaze over warm rolls.
Tips
- For extra gooey rolls, drizzle glaze while rolls are still warm.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for variation.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight for a slower rise.
If you want, I can also give you a quick no-yeast cinnamon roll version that’s ready in under 30 minutes—still soft and tasty! Do you want me to do that?
