Description
Homemade Cinnamon Roll magic brings sweet comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Warm spices and pillowy dough create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving it in warm milk, allowing the mixture to become foamy and fragrant for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine yeast mixture with sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform base for the dough.
- Incorporate flour gradually, stirring until a soft, pliable dough emerges that pulls away from the bowl’s sides.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 5-7 minutes, developing gluten and creating a smooth, elastic texture.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm environment until volume doubles, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangular shape on a generously floured workspace.
- Distribute softened butter evenly across the dough’s surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the buttered surface, creating a fragrant, sweet layer.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge, creating a tight, uniform log.
- Slice the log into 12 equal portions, arranging them in a greased baking dish with slight separation between rolls.
- Allow rolls to proof for an additional 30-45 minutes, covering with a kitchen towel to maintain moisture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) while rolls complete their second rise.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until rolls achieve a golden-brown color and emit a tantalizing aroma.
- Whip cream cheese frosting by blending softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Generously spread frosting over warm rolls, allowing it to slightly melt and create a decadent topping.
- Let rolls cool briefly before serving to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.
Notes
- Activate yeast properly by ensuring milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the active cultures.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating softer, more tender cinnamon rolls with better texture.
- Proof dough in a draft-free, warm area like inside an unheated oven with the light on for consistent rising.
- Slice rolls using dental floss or a sharp serrated knife for clean, even cuts without squishing the delicate dough.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg