Here’s a simple recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls! They’re soft, gooey, and perfect with a drizzle of icing.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it’s frothy.
- Stir in melted butter, salt, and eggs. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours, until it doubles in size.
- Make the filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
- Roll & slice:
- Starting at one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 even rolls.
- Place the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover the pan with a cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top.
- Make the icing:
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Finish:
- Once the rolls are baked, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.
Enjoy your warm, gooey cinnamon rolls! Let me know if you need any help along the way. 😊