Why Make This Recipe
Cinnamon rolls are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. They are fluffy, sweet, and coated with a delicious icing. Making them at home means you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven. Plus, waking up to the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the morning is simply amazing!
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Salt
- Yeast
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cream cheese
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it bubbles.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread soft butter on top.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut it into pieces.
- Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- For the icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Fluffy and sweet cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or brunch, topped with a delicious icing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it bubbles.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 60 minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread soft butter on top.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut it into pieces.
- Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- For the icing, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls.
Notes
Best served warm with extra icing. Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
How to Serve Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are best served warm. You can drizzle extra icing on top if you like. Pair them with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy breakfast.
How to Store Cinnamon Rolls
To store leftover cinnamon rolls, let them cool completely. Place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips to Make Cinnamon Rolls
- Use warm milk but not hot, as hot milk can kill the yeast.
- Allow the dough enough time to rise for fluffy rolls.
- You can make the dough the night before and refrigerate it. Just let it rise in the morning before baking.
Variation
For a twist on the classic recipe, you can add nuts or raisins into the filling. Alternatively, try using different spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a unique flavor.
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FAQs
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour, but your rolls may be denser.
What if I don’t have active dry yeast?
You can use instant yeast instead. Just add it directly to the flour without proofing.
Can I make these cinnamon rolls dairy-free?
Yes, use dairy-free milk and substitute the butter with a dairy-free version.


