Description
A delightful recipe for soft cinnamon rolls that are fluffy and sweet.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Knead the dough until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make icing. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- You can add nuts or raisins for extra flavor.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soft cinnamon rolls recipe, cinnamon rolls, baking