Description
Warm, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls promise comfort in every sweet, spiraling bite. Fragrant spices and silky dough create a nostalgic breakfast treat that welcomes you into a world of pure morning bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
Topping/Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water (110°F), allowing it to become frothy and aromatic for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt, creating a soft, pillowy dry mixture.
- Incorporate softened butter and eggs into the yeast mixture, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, kneading the dough until it becomes elastic and slightly tacky, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment for 1 hour until it doubles in volume.
- Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangular shape, spreading softened butter evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the buttered dough, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into 12 equal rounds using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
- Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, allowing them to rise for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- While cooling, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt to create a smooth, tangy glaze.
- Generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over warm cinnamon rolls, allowing it to melt and cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Proof yeast carefully by ensuring water temperature is exactly 110°F to activate without killing the microorganisms.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and eggs to help create a smoother, more consistent dough texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Enhance flavor by adding orange zest to the filling or incorporating ground cardamom into the dough for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg