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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls with a golden crust and tender, spiced interior, perfect for a leisurely breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 600 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 450 g (3 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus for dusting
  • 60 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 7 g (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) warm milk
  • 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened, for filling
  • 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar for glaze
  • 23 tbsp milk or cream for glaze
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
  2. Warm the milk to about 38–40°C and combine with melted butter and the egg; temper into the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes in a stand mixer on medium or 10–12 minutes by hand until smooth and slightly elastic.
  4. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and refrigerate for an overnight rise or until doubled, about 8–12 hours.
  5. On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 40×25 cm rectangle. Spread the softened filling butter evenly, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon across, pressing lightly.
  6. Tightly roll from the long edge into a log and cut into 12 even slices with a sharp knife.
  7. Arrange rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise at room temperature until puffy, about 60–90 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 22–28 minutes until golden and caramelized at the edges. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle while rolls are warm. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the dough if the butter becomes too warm during rolling; this preserves definition between spirals.

  • Author: Table of Contents
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg