# Easy Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy fluffy cinnamon rolls recipe that is beginner friendly.

- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar

## Instructions

1. In a big bowl, add 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 cups of warm water, 4.5 teaspoons of active dry yeast, and 1 cup of sugar.
3. Microwave 6 tablespoons of butter for about 30 seconds.
4. Combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg in the big bowl.
5. Add 2 more cups of flour and mix until it resembles shaggy dough.
6. Knead the dough until it no longer sticks to your fingers. If it is still sticky, add another half cup of flour.  This should take about 10-15 kneads.
7. Cover the dough and let it sit for 10 minutes.
8. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 10x15 inch rectangle.
9. Spread 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the dough.
10. Sprinkle 0.5 cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
11. Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge.
12. Cut the roll into 12 pieces using dental floss or a knife. If using a knife, coat the knife with a little butter to prevent sticking.
13. Grease a baking pan and arrange the cinnamon rolls in it, with the largest ones on the outside.
14. Let the rolls proof for another hour.
15. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
16. Prepare the frosting by combining 0.5 cup of cream cheese, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, 0.25 cup of melted butter, and up to 1 cup of powdered sugar.
17. Frost the baked cinnamon rolls.

## Equipment

- big bowl
- whisk
- microwave
- knife
- baking pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahllach/video/7334493300948241695?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/74e5efda-28b8-42eb-8424-480ba8c3e5b6
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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