Ah, cinnamon rolls—the ultimate sweet comfort food! Here’s a classic cinnamon roll recipe you can make from scratch:
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- Warm milk and water until slightly warm (not hot).
- Mix yeast into the warm liquid and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Make the filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Assemble rolls:
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 8–12 pieces.
- Second rise:
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Icing:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Optional tip: Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture, or use cream cheese frosting for a richer treat.
If you want, I can give a quick no-yeast version that’s soft and gooey in under 30 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
