🍥 Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet, and fluffy pastries filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, often topped with a sweet glaze or cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat anytime!
🧾 Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2ÂĽ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ÂĽ cup sugar
- â…“ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ÂĽ cup butter, softened
For the glaze/frosting (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Or cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence
🔥 Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Roll & fill:
- Roll dough into a rectangle about ÂĽ-inch thick.
- Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Form rolls:
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into 12–15 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze or frost:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for a simple glaze, or use cream cheese frosting. Drizzle over warm rolls.
đź’ˇ Tips
- For extra softness, brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- For a quick version, use store-bought dough—still delicious!
If you want, I can give you a “super fluffy overnight cinnamon roll” recipe where you can prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning—perfect for a special breakfast! 🍥✨
