Excellent choice 😋 Here’s a classic homemade cinnamon roll recipe — soft, fluffy, and full of that buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl.
🧁 Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
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¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
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¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
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3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
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¾ tsp salt
For the filling:
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½ cup (110 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting:
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🥣 Instructions
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Activate the yeast:
In a large bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy. -
Make the dough:
Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Stir in flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead (by hand or mixer) for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. -
First rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. -
Prepare the filling:
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. -
Roll and fill:
Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the dough. -
Shape:
Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut into 12 even rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. -
Second rise:
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy. -
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown. -
Make frosting:
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. -
Frost and serve:
Spread frosting over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls. Enjoy!
Would you like me to adjust this recipe for a quicker (no-yeast) version or keep it as a traditional one?
