Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Easy Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, combining soft, fluffy dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and a dreamy glaze. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special brunches, these rolls are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can enjoy warm, gooey cinnamon rolls fresh from your oven in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for about five minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually mix this into the yeast mixture along with melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place for about one hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about half an inch thick. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon.
- Roll up tightly from one long edge and slice into equal pieces (about two inches wide). Place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg