Description
Soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a sweet glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix and knead into a smooth dough.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls into a greased baking dish and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use warm—not hot—milk to properly activate yeast.
- Do not overbake to keep rolls soft and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese frosting for extra richness.
- Best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American