Description
Irresistible homemade cinnamon rolls deliver warm, gooey comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sweet spirals of dough, swirled with buttery cinnamon and crowned with cream cheese frosting, promise pure breakfast bliss for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Leavening:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by whisking it with warm milk and a sprinkle of sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to bloom and become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt into the yeast mixture. Gradually fold in flour, kneading methodically until the dough transforms into a smooth, elastic canvas.
- Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl, drape with a clean cloth, and nestle in a cozy environment. Let it expand and rise for 1-1.5 hours until it doubles in volume.
- Craft the fragrant filling by blending softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Liberate the dough onto a flour-dusted surface, gently rolling it into a rectangular landscape approximately 16×12 inches. Lavish the cinnamon mixture across the entire surface with even precision.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight spiral, then segment into 12 uniform portions using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
- Arrange the rolls in a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish, allowing them a final relaxation period of 30-45 minutes to achieve optimal puffiness.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a golden, enticing complexion.
- Whip the frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until silky and smooth.
- Once slightly cooled, cascade the creamy frosting over the warm rolls, creating a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Use instant yeast for quicker rising and more consistent results in homemade cinnamon rolls.
- Ensure milk is warm (110-115°F) to activate yeast without killing it, which can prevent proper dough rising.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking and maintain soft texture.
- Slice rolls using unflavored dental floss for clean, precise cuts without squishing the dough.
- Allow rolls to rise in a draft-free, warm area like near a preheated oven for optimal volume.
- Frost rolls while slightly warm to help frosting melt and spread smoothly across the surface.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for a portion of all-purpose flour to increase nutritional value.
- Make dairy-free version by using plant-based milk and margarine instead of dairy products.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg