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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 1 hr 40 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 2 hr 5 min
  • Yield: 10-12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Cinnamon Rolls recipe from scratch delivers soft, fluffy, and flavorful rolls with a sweet cinnamon swirl and creamy frosting. Perfect for beginners, these cinnamon rolls require only one rise and can be topped with a rich cream cheese icing or other favorite icings. The dough is made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, resulting in warm, comforting rolls ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 and 3/4 cups (344g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star or any instant yeast (1 standard packet)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

Filling

  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, extra softened
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 4 ounces (113g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (80g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat Milk and Butter, Add Yeast: Combine the milk and butter in a heatproof bowl. Heat until the butter melts and mixture is warm (about 110°F/43°C). Whisk in the yeast until dissolved.
  3. Form Dough: Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the egg. Stir with a spatula or use a stand mixer on medium until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead 3-5 minutes until smooth. Add flour if sticky. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover loosely, and rest 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
  5. Roll Out and Add Filling: Roll dough into a 14×8-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter on top. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle evenly over dough.
  6. Shape Rolls: Roll dough tightly into a 14-inch log. Cut into 10-12 even rolls. Arrange rolls in a greased 9 or 10-inch pan.
  7. Rise: Cover pan with foil, wrap, or towel. Let rolls rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 24–27 minutes until lightly browned. If browning too fast, tent with foil. Rolls should reach internal temp 195–200°F (91–93°C).
  9. Prepare Icing: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add butter and blend. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until combined.
  10. Frost Rolls: Spread icing over warm rolls with a knife or spatula. Serve immediately.
  11. Storage: Store leftover rolls tightly covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

  • These cinnamon rolls are beginner-friendly with only one rise, making them faster to prepare than traditional recipes requiring multiple rises.
  • You can use alternative icings such as coffee icing or vanilla icing for variation.
  • Make sure the milk and butter mixture is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to check dough and baked roll temperatures for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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