This recipe yields soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a sweet and gooey filling.
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
- Make Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and remaining granulated sugar. Add the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mixture.
- Mix Dough: Using a dough hook or your hands, mix until a smooth and elastic dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll and Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll: Starting from a long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Slice: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Place in Pan: Arrange the cinnamon roll slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze Rolls: Immediately after baking, drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve: Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
- To make cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
- For a pecan variation, add chopped pecans to the filling.
I hope you enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls!