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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: Soft, Gooey Delights to Savor

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey delights perfect for cozy mornings, transforming weekends into something memorable.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Heated to 110°F
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Rise Yeast Use 11g of fresh yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Increase to taste
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Or whole milk
For the Glaze
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: Mix warm milk with yeast and sugar, letting it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine Dough Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt; add the yeast mixture, eggs, and butter, mixing until combined.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. Prepare Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  6. Shape Rolls: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into a log, and slice into 12 pieces.
  7. Second Rise: Place in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  9. Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese and butter, then mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Glaze Rolls: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and measure flour accurately for best results.

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