Description
Homemade yeast cinnamon rolls that are soft and fluffy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon on the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: yeast cinnamon rolls homemade