Cinnamon Rolls Made Simple
When you have a deep love and forever craving for cinnamon rolls, this recipe is for you! We’ve made countless batches since January and have perfected the cinnamon roll, they are ready for you to bake. Ever since I was a little girl cinnamon rolls have been a serious favorite of mine. I feel a little nostalgic for finally mastering them in my own kitchen. Also a large wave of pride washes over me when I watch my family enjoy them. A little full circle moment for me. Coveting cinnamon rolls as child and now making them for my own children. These are things that make my heart sing!
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Cinnamon Rolls Ingredient List
Rolls; 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1 cup warm milk, 1 tsp sugar + 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, 2 eggs at room temperature, 4 cups all purpose flour or bread flour
Filling; 1 cup brown sugar, 4 tbs cinnamon, 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk to brush onto the rolls before baking
Icing; 1/4 cup softened cream cheese, 6 tbs softened unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Cinnamon Rolls Made Easy…
Start by mixing the yeast, warm milk and 1 tsp of sugar and set it aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer mix together the sugar, salt, eggs and softened butter. You can also do this by hand with a whisk and a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and slowly add in the flour, mix until a dough forms.
Just as a dough forms remove from the mixer/bowl and on a floured surface continue kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and a bit glossy. This kneading typically takes about five minutes. Once your dough is kneading, place it into a greased bowl and cover with a dish towel. Let it rest and rise for one hour on your counter top.
In a bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Once the hour is up it is time to roll out your dough! Roll out your dough into the best rectangle shape you can manage, and continue rolling until the dough is about 1/4 of an inch thick.
Now, gently spread the softened butter all over your dough. Covering every inch with an even layer of butter. Then sprinkle the brown sugar + cinnamon mixture all over. Covering every inch of the dough with the brown sugar + cinnamon mixture!
Start rolling your dough into a tight toll. Begin on the largest side of your dough rectangle and gently roll it up. Once you have a cinnamon roll dough log, use a knife to gently cut 1 inch thick rolls. As you cut each roll, place them in a 9x12 baking dish. Let the rolls rest in the baking dish for 30 minutes. Cover them with a dish towel and let them hang out on your countertop.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Brush the rolls with milk and bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges of each roll turn a golden brown.
Cinnamon Rolls Cream Cheese Icing
Whisk together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and whisk until a fluffy and smooth icing forms. Use a spatula to smear all over the cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
