Description
Deliciously fluffy cinnamon rolls that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make icing and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg