Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls filled with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet glaze are a satisfying weekend baking project. The enriched dough needs two rises, so plan for around 3 hours total before they come out of the oven. They are best served warm, straight from the pan.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Rolling pin
- Baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast freshly bought for best results
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs preferably organic
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon freshly ground for vibrant flavor
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the flour, salt, eggs, and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Knead on medium speed for about 7-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
- For the filling, spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle them evenly over the buttered dough.
- Tightly roll up the dough starting from one of the long edges, and then cut it into 12 even pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and allow them to rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once baked, let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over them.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, substitute white flour with whole wheat flour and reduce sugar by half.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
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